Five-day workshop-cum-training session on “Product Certification and Training for Women SHG Members” under the RAMP Programme.

The ongoing five-day workshop-cum-training session on “Product Certification and Training for Women SHG Members” under the RAMP Programme being organized by Industries & Commerce Department, UT Ladakh, in collaboration with the Food Safety Department, Ladakh at the Conference Hall, District Industries Centre (DIC), Leh on the fourth day witnessed participation from MSMEs from different sectors.
Sh. Thinley Nurbu, Block Investigator District Industry Centre Leh welcomed the participants and emphasized the importance of product certification, quality assurance, branding, and market readiness for Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) and MSMEs engaged in the food processing and other sectors. He highlighted that such capacity-building initiatives under the RAMP Programme aim to enhance competitiveness and formalization of local enterprises in Ladakh.
Approximately 40 SHG members and MSME representatives from the food processing and other sectors participated in the programme.
The session commenced with a detailed presentation on the RAMP Programme by the State Programme Implementation Unit (SPIU), RAMP Ladakh, outlining the objectives, interventions, and support mechanisms available for MSMEs.
Ms. Tsering Diskit, Food Analyst, from the Food Safety Department, Leh, delivered an informative session on the importance of FSSAI registration and compliance with food safety standards. A live demonstration of the FSSAI registration process was conducted to facilitate practical understanding among participants.
Participants were further sensitized on the significance of branding, labelling, and packaging for value addition and improved market realization of their products. Innovative approaches and success examples adopted by young entrepreneurs from Ladakh were shared to inspire and motivate the SHG members by Ms. Fariha Fatima, EDII Ladakh.
Post lunch, the participants undertook a field visit to Royal Enfield Pitstop Kharu where Sh. Thinley Dorjey, Manager, provided detailed insights into the operational aspects of the unit. He highlighted the importance of maintaining hygiene standards, safe food handling practices, and quality control measures for sustainable growth.
The workshop concluded with an awareness session on various schemes of the Industries & Commerce Department, including PMEGP and PMFME, followed by a vote of thanks expressing appreciation to all participants for their active engagement.
The participants were also facilitated with on-spot UDYAM registration during the event.
The programme marks another significant step towards strengthening women-led enterprises and promoting formalization and quality compliance among MSMEs in UT Ladakh.