Daksh Kisan: Transforming smartphones into classrooms for farmers in J&K
Jammu, January 24,2026- With smartphone penetration among farmers in Jammu & Kashmir surpassing 70% in 2023, the J&K Administration launched a pioneering initiative, Daksh Kisan, to transform mobile devices from mere communication tools into digital classrooms for farmers. The platform, a first-of-its-kind Learning Management System (LMS) in India, focuses on upgrading the skills and knowledge […]
The Sweetest Startup in Kashmir?
In the heart of Kashmir’s growing startup ecosystem, a young woman is transforming beekeeping into a high-yield, sustainable business model. With government-backed schemes and innovative practices, her venture not only produces premium honey but also empowers women entrepreneurs in rural India. This story offers a practical blueprint for starting a beekeeping startup with real data, migration techniques, and access to subsidies.
DC Poonch Awards 645 farmers E-Certificates under HADP
POONCH, April 17, 2025 – In a significant push to advance agricultural development, Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal, distributed e-certificates to 645 farmers who successfully completed the Daksh Kisan training program under the Holistic Agricultural Development Program on April 16, 2025. The ceremony, held in Poonch, marked a milestone in empowering local farmers with modern […]
Farming Is Our Backbone: Tral’s Elder Farmers Speak As Youth Drift Away from Fields
Farming Is Our Backbone: Tral’s Elder Farmers Speak As Youth Drift Away from Fields Tral is situated 40km from Srinagar and located in Pulwama district of Jammu & Kashmir. Agriculture is like the backbone of Jammu and Kashmir, said a man in J&K. There is a hope of a huge harvest in agriculture and there […]