PULWAMA, Sept. 25 -- Vice-Chairperson, J&K Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB), Dr. Hina Shafi Bhat, today visited Pencil village Ukhoo Pulwama and interacted with the local employment generating unit holders.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Hina said that such units are playing a very crucial role in women empowerment especially providing employment to young local girls. She said that the units in the Ukhoo village supply pencils to the whole India.

Dr Hina said that determination of local youth towards their own business is highly appreciable.

During her visit, Dr Hina inspected various units including pencil slate firms, furniture units, dairy units, garment manufacturing units and other such ventures established by local youth....