Self Help Groups providing self-employment to poor women in Kupwara
In the Kupwara region of Jammu & Kashmir, a qualitative change is being brought about by Women Self Help Groups (SHGs). Atqueeta Wani- a Cluster Coordinator says, SHGs help to erase poverty from the lives of poor women. Through SHGs, poor households can access gainful self-employment. A team had come to Kupwara in 2016 and […]
Upcoming 4-lane road service linking Jammu to Kashmir will bring relief to locals and tourists
This road that you see links Jammu to Kashmir. According to Rashid Ahmad, a local resident of Rajouri, for 70 years, the road lay in a dilapidated condition even though this is the main road on which a lot of tourists travel to Kashmir from Jammu. Because of the run-down condition of the road, accidents […]
Around 33 lakh individuals benefitted from Ayushman Bharat Golden card scheme
Under this Ayushman Bharat Golden card scheme, around 33 lakh individuals of Jammu and Kashmir have received their golden cards since 2020.
Ganderbal tribal girls getting skill-trained to hand spin Pashmina threads on charkha
Tribal girls in Ganderbal, Jammu & Kashmir, who were forced by circumstances to leave studies can now do skill development training. They too can get empowered to build their future. Sarpanch Faruk Aziz Qureshi says we contacted the Handloom department as many girls belonging to the Scheduled Tribes community, unfortunately because of their disadvantaged socio-economic […]
Kupwara women becoming earning members through assistance from Govt schemes
The needlework artisans from Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir have formed a society because of the support received from the J&K government. Now, hear these women beneficiaries Rubina Bano and Alia from Kupwara in J&K who have become self-reliant by utilising the schemes of the government. Earlier, they used to depend on their fathers, brothers or […]
Sports given priority for J&K youths to keep them engaged and safe from drugs
At the Shaheed Aga Syed Mehdi Stadium in Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir, an inter-zonal district level sports tournament was held for the youth. Boys and girls in Jammu & Kashmir are being encouraged to join sports to stay healthy and carve a meaningful career path. This is the mission for the youth here. Especially in […]
How To Reach The Amarnath Cave
Ways and means for the Amarnath Yatra It is a journey steeped in fascinating mythology and cultural tradition imbued with religiosity and involves an arduous trek that both tests and reveals human spirit and faith as one undertakes this pilgrimage to Lord Shiva’s shrine in Amarnath Cave. Faith can move mountains. That clichéd adage becomes […]
Women pilgrims going for Amarnath yatra say there is no fear; experience brotherhood of Kashmiris
he chanting of “Om Namah Shivay” lends strength to pilgrims on their way to the Amarnath ji shrine. A woman pilgrim of Amarnath Yatra 2022, Archana Reddy says when her name appeared for the yatra, at that time she felt a sense of apprehension. But with Baba Barfani in their hearts, they started the journey. […]
Temporary hospital for Shri Amarnath ji Yatra pilgrims operating at Chandanwari
A temporary hospital for Shri Amarnath ji Yatra pilgrims has been set up at Chandanwari base camp. Medical teams have come from all over India including doctors, paramedical staffs and technicians. It feels like a national integration, says CMO Dr Shashank on his first Amarnath posting and takes it as his good fortune. He further […]
Swachh Amarnath Yatra 2022’ cleanliness drive will leave an impression on pilgrims: J&K LG
This year the Amarnath pilgrims will carry a good impression home, says J&K LG Manoj Sinha. The J&K administration is putting a lot of emphasis on cleanliness and we are determined to keep cleanliness as our prime focus. ‘Swachh Amarnath Yatra 2022’ is a concerted effort by the J&K administration so that pilgrims have a […]