Apple rates improving as growers in Kashmir add value to fetch better rates
Previously apple growers in Jammu and Kashmir used to do distress sales. They had a lot of produce but less demand for it. They used to sell an apple crate for Rs 300-Rs 400. Now this facility by the government has put them in a good place. They do not do distress sale any more […]
Smart metre installation happening near Jammu
With the installation of Smart Metres in Jammu, the readings will automatically register in the office. Now it eradicates the middleman’s role who used to go to houses to note the readings and also end the thief marketing related to these metres. They used to ask for Rs 100-Rs 200 to get the metre going. […]
Artisan from Kashmir makes hand-woven Tirangas that fly on Red Fort
My hobby and passion is to see the flags I made flying on Red Fort (Lal Quila) during Independence Day, said an artisan from Kashmir. He is unique as he weaves the Tiranga by hand giving it a professional and artistic touch and that is why his Tirangas hold a special place among all the […]
Forest Resource Management Centre to oversee permits for transporting forest produce
Inaugurating the Forest Resource Management Centre in Jammu and Kashmir, the Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha said, ‘Azadi ka Amrit Kaal’ is a period of economic growth’. In this era, science, techniques, natural resources, and economic planning, these four elements have to contribute continuously to the mission of development. In the spirit of inclusive development […]
Why the divinity of Mata Vaishno Devi shrine keeps attracting pilgrims
Vaishno Devi shrine located at Trikuta mountains in Jammu at an altitude of 52,000 feet, is one of the holiest pilgrimage places to visit in India. Vaishno Devi is dedicated to Hindu Goddess and visited by thousands of devotees every year. To facilitate the Yatris, a free registration counter is set up at the Yatra […]
Laying of roads in Ramban providing ease of living to the villagers
In Ramban, we were facing a lot of difficulties in going to school. During the rains, it was difficult walking on the roads. We are very happy with the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir and the DC of Ramban for taking up building of the road project. Ramban people are happy that their demands […]
Pulwama farmer switches to hi-tech farming to earn Rs 5000 daily through polyhouse cultivation
Farooq Ahmad Ganie, a farmer in Pulwama involved in horticulture said, we earn annually. That annual income we used to spend on procuring fertiliser, pesticide, labour and cartons for apples. So in the end, our expenses were equal to the annual earnings we made. Now after using the Department of Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare, […]
Jammu residents using Common Service Centres to avail public utility services
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address mentioned that there are four lakh Common Service Centres in every part of India. Thousands of services are reaching the people. These Common Service Centres are also providing a platform to provide employment to many people. The e-Governance mechanism has made fulfilment of the services online. This has […]
Kulgam girl wins a gold medal in 7th Sqay South Asian Championship 2023
At the 7th Sqay South Asian Championship 2023 organised by Sqay Federation of Nepal at National Sports Stadium, Kathmandu, a Sqay Martial Arts player from Kulgam Mariya Sahar won a gold medal at the international competition. She started playing Sqay from class 5th and now she is in class 9th. In her five-year journey she […]
Chappal making unit started by Udhampur man with PMEGP scheme
My shop at Shivnagar had closed during Covid time. Then we were at home and greatly troubled about what to do. Then a friend gave the suggestion that you could take a loan from the PMEGP scheme. We approached the government authorities and got a positive response. So we got some finance from them and […]