18th Jan 2019 10:01:PM Editorials
Eastern Sentinel Arunachal News

Turn entrepreneur and generate employment for others too! This oft repeated line by politicians and people at the helm of affairs has been used to the hilt and yet remains easier said than done.

Going by the way things are, it is clear that the clarion call for entrepreneurship must be complemented by the necessary financial and other related support. It must be understood that by simply reiterating that the state cannot provide government jobs to everyone, will not automatically result in people setting up businesses—small or otherwise. Turning entrepreneur of any kind entails investment and for the majority it is a ‘risk’ as opposed to a government job which is viewed as safe and without any liabilities. So given these facts, why would anyone want to turn entrepreneur?

The state government in July 2017 launched the  Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Swavalamban Yojana (DDUSY) under which local entrepreneurs can avail bank loan ranging from Rs 10 lakhs to 1 crore with 30% subsidy. The much hyped scheme however has turned into a pain for majority of eager youths yet to receive any financial help despite the Yojana being in place for well over a year now. Such long incubation period is counterproductive to the whole idea of helping the unemployed set out on their self-employment journey.

If the state is really serious about helping the unemployed then it must act on its words. Why not set up a special branch to look into project proposals expeditiously and bank loans be facilitated without dragging matters unnecessarily. Also the lack of information or lackadaisical attitude of concerned government servants relating to files which have passed initial scrutiny under DDUSY is also distressing for many applicants. It won’t be wrong to say that only those with great resilience can go through this ordeal of becoming ‘entrepreneurs’ by subjecting themselves to such misery.

Practically speaking, employment in government sector for all is impossible. The only way to curb the growing unemployment problem is for the youth to turn entrepreneurs so that they become producers and employment generators as well. For that to happen, the government needs to deliver on its promises or hold its peace for ever.

 


Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
Email: kenterjoyaz@easternsentinel.in / editoreasternsentinel@gmail.com
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