Farmer Kewal Kumar thrives with chemical-free jaggery unit under PMFME scheme
Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir, March 21, 2025 – Kewal Kumar, a dedicated sugarcane farmer from Dahanu village in Udhampur district, has emerged as a success story in sustainable agriculture. With support from the Prime Minister Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme, Kumar has established a thriving chemical-free jaggery making unit, contributing to both local […]
Rooftop Solar Success and Challenges in Jammu and Kashmir under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
Jammu and Kashmir, March 21, 2025 – The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, a flagship initiative to provide free electricity through rooftop solar installations, has seen notable success across households in Jammu and Kashmir. Launched in February 2024, the scheme has empowered many residents with clean energy, aligning with India’s renewable energy goals. However, […]
Baramulla leads as Jammu & Kashmir dominates India’s apple production
Srinagar, March 12, 2025 – Jammu & Kashmir, responsible for approximately three-fourths of India’s apple output, continues to solidify its position as the nation’s apple basket, with Baramulla emerging as the top-producing district. According to recent agricultural data, the region’s apple industry thrives across several key districts, contributing significantly to both local and national economies. […]
J&K farmer applauds ₹815 Crore agriculture development scheme
Reasi, March 12, 2025 – Nek Ram, a farmer from District Reasi who operates a mushroom unit under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), has lauded the Jammu and Kashmir government’s recent budget allocation of ₹815 crore for the development of the agriculture sector in the Union Territory. The announcement, made as part of the […]
J&K CS Atal Dulloo directs removal of outdated regulations to boost economic growth
Srinagar, March 11, 2025 – In a bid to bolster economic development and streamline operations for businesses, Jammu and Kashmir’s Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, has directed officials to identify and eliminate outdated regulations that hinder the region’s growth. The announcement, made during a high-level administrative meeting on Monday, underscores the union territory’s efforts to enhance […]
Farooq Abdullah expresses optimism over J&K budget
National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has expressed optimism regarding the recently presented Jammu and Kashmir budget, highlighting its potential to provide much-needed relief to the people and foster regional progress. A Budget for Relief and Development Speaking to the media in Jammu on Friday, he shared his hopeful outlook, stating, “We hope the budget brings […]
Women innovators from Kashmir, Simran Altaf and Syed Fakiha, develop groundbreaking soil testing drone
Srinagar, March 06, 2025 | 1:00 PM Simran Altaf and Syed Fakiha’s Innovation Could Revolutionise Agriculture In an exciting development that is generating significant buzz across Jammu and Kashmir, two young women from the region, Simran Altaf and Syed Fakiha, are being celebrated for their creation of a drone designed to perform real-time soil testing. […]
J&K Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary reviews development of Baramulla, issues directives for project completion
Jammu & Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, chaired a high-level meeting in Baramulla to review the district’s development landscape. The meeting focused on assessing the progress of ongoing projects, addressing implementation challenges, and ensuring the timely execution of key initiatives across various sectors. During the meeting, the Deputy Chief Minister conducted an extensive review […]
J&K LG: Gurha Slathiya in Samba has created a means through GCC for the youth to touch the sky
It is a great privilege for me to participate in the 6th annual function of Gurha Slathia at Samba and in the field of Guidance and Counseling Self for Youth Development, said the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha. I am very happy that the youth energy is being channelised into positive […]
DC Harvinder Singh flags off Doda farmers for Inter-UT Agro-Exposure visit
DODA, FEBRUARY 17: Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh flagged off a group of 35 farmers for an inter-UT agro-exposure visit within Jammu and Kashmir. The initiative, organised by the Department of Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare, Doda, is aimed at developing the seed and seed multiplication chain. During the flag-off ceremony, the DC engaged with the […]