100 women SHG in Palli boosts rural entrepreneurship
Jammu, February 19,2026- In a remarkable example of grassroots women empowerment, a 100-member Self-Help Group (SHG) in Nihalpur village of Palli block is leading a wave of rural entrepreneurship under the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission through its flagship UMEED initiative. The women-led SHG has come together with a shared vision of financial independence […]
Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 launched in Poonch to boost community development
Poonch , Feburary 3,2026: The NITI Aayog has launched Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 in the Mankote Aspirational Block of Poonch district, aiming to accelerate holistic community development and promote sustainable livelihood opportunities in the region. The initiative focuses on achieving scheme saturation, improving socio-economic indicators, and ensuring last-mile delivery of government welfare programmes. Special emphasis is […]
Rajouri gets its first Army-Run community radio: Sadaa-e-Pir Panjal 88.4FM
Rajouri,December 17,2025-The Indian Army’s Ace of Spades Division has launched Sadaa-e-Pir Panjal 88.4FM, the first community radio station in Rajouri district, Jammu & Kashmir. The initiative aims to provide a platform for community engagement while broadcasting socially relevant content to local residents. Officials said the radio station will air programmes focusing on education, health, social […]
Indian army, NGO boost education in remote Poonch schools
Poonch, December 11, 2025: The Indian Army, in collaboration with a local NGO, has provided infrastructure support worth lakhs of rupees to four schools located beyond the India–Pakistan border fence in Poonch, aiming to strengthen education in remote border areas. The initiative included renovation of classrooms, provision of furniture, teaching materials, and basic amenities, enabling […]
CRPF 35th Battalion’s Civic Action Programme boosts education in Budgam
Budgam, September 10,2025 – The 35th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), stationed in Humama, Budgam, has been actively engaging in community outreach through the Government of India’s Civic Action Programme (CAP). As part of their ongoing efforts to strengthen ties with local communities and promote socio-economic development, the battalion has initiated programs aimed […]
Empowering Youth through Gurez Radio Station
The launch of the new radio station in Gurez represents a significant and forward-looking step towards cultural promotion, knowledge dissemination, and youth empowerment. For many years, talented individuals in the region have lacked a dedicated platform to express their creativity and share their skills with a wider audience. This initiative now bridges that gap, creating […]
Indian Army inaugurates revitalised Yuva Centre in Dangiwacha to empower local youth
Baramulla, July 26: In a significant step towards youth empowerment and skill development in the region, the Indian Army inaugurated the newly revitalised Yuva Centre in Dangiwacha, located in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. The upgraded centre now features a Hi-Tech Computer Lab, Vocational Training Units, and Digital Learning Tools aimed at equipping the local youth […]
J&K Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary holds public darbar in Bhawani, Nowshera
Nowshera, April 30, 2025 — In a proactive effort to strengthen public engagement and address grassroots-level concerns, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary held a Public Darbar in Village Bhawani, Nowshera today. The initiative is part of the government’s ongoing public outreach program aimed at fostering transparency and ensuring timely redressal of citizens’ issues. The […]
Roots of Change: SHG women cultivating sustainable futures in Kupwara
Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir, April 21, 2025 – Women in Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission in Kupwara District are driving transformative change through innovative livelihood generation and sustainable practices. Operating under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), JKRLM has empowered over 91,445 SHGs across Jammu […]
Empowering women, transforming lives: Haleema’s inspiring dairy farming journey in Budgam
Budgam, April 3, 2025 -In Shalina, BK Pora, Budgam district, Haleema has emerged as a symbol of resilience and self-reliance, carving a path to success through her dairy farming venture. Her journey, fuelled by determination and an entrepreneurial spirit, inspires women entrepreneurs across the Kashmir Valley, showcasing the transformative impact of women-led businesses in rural […]