RAMP Workshop Empowers Women SHGs and MSMEs with Product Certification & FSSAI Training in Kargil
16/02/2026
Kargil, February 16 (KIP)-On the third day of the ongoing five-day Workshop-cum-Training Programme on “Product Certification and Training for Women SHG Members”, enthusiastic participation recorded from MSME unit holders and Women Self Help Group (SHG) members from the food processing sector.
The programme held at the Conference Hall of the District Industries Centre (DIC), Kargil, has been conducted under the RAMP Programme, organized by the Industries & Commerce Department, UT Ladakh in collaboration with the Food Safety Department, Kargil.
Sh. Lobzang Lungtok, Industrial Promotion Officer, DIC Kargil, welcomed the participants and emphasized the critical role of product certification, quality assurance, branding, and market preparedness in strengthening Women SHGs and MSMEs. He highlighted that the RAMP Programme is aimed at enhancing competitiveness, sustainability, and formalization of local enterprises, and delivered a detailed presentation outlining the programme’s objectives, key interventions, and support mechanisms available for MSMEs.
Mr. Gazanfar Ali, Food Safety Officer, HQ Kargil, delivered an informative session on the importance of FSSAI registration and strict compliance with prescribed food safety standards. A live demonstration of the FSSAI registration process was also conducted to enable participants to gain practical, hands-on understanding.
Participants were further sensitized to the importance of effective branding, labelling, and packaging as essential tools for value addition and improved market realization. Innovative practices and success stories of young entrepreneurs from Ladakh were shared to inspire and motivate the SHG members.
Around 45 SHG members and MSME representatives participated in the programme.