Scientific beekeeping training for SHG women | JKRLM
Kashmir, August 24,2026- In a fresh push under the ongoing JKRLM Beekeeping Training drive for SHG members, Mission Director of the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM), Dr. Shubhra Sharma, inaugurated a five-day Capacity Building Programme on Scientific Beekeeping and Honey Value Addition, running from August 23 to 27, 2026. Organised as part of the […]
Awantipora’s Samira Jan launches J&K’s first NRLM-Supported travel agency under DAY-NRLM
Awantipora, July 16,2026-In a significant milestone for women entrepreneurship in Jammu and Kashmir, Samira Jan from Awantipora has launched the Union Territory’s first travel agency supported under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). The initiative marks a major step towards empowering rural women through sustainable self-employment and promoting entrepreneurship under the Central Government’s […]
SARAS Mela 2025: Empowering women entrepreneurs
Srinagar, October 09, 2025 – In a resounding endorsement of women empowerment and rural entrepreneurship, Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooperative, and Election Departments, Javid Ahmad Dar, today inaugurated the SARAS Mela at Sher-e-Kashmir Park here, hailing it as a vital platform for rural women entrepreneurs to showcase their skills, forge market linkages, and bolster livelihood opportunities. Organised by the J&K Rural Livelihoods Mission under […]
J&K Bank, Grameen Bank fuel 2673 SHGs with Rs 100 Cr at JKRLM’s SARAS Mela
Srinagar, October 09, 2025 – In a significant push towards women empowerment and rural financial inclusion, J&K Bank and its sponsored entity J&K Grameen Bank have collectively disbursed Rs 100 Cr in loans to 2673 SHGs (Self-Help Groups) operating under the JKRLM (Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission). This milestone marks the culmination of a rigorous month-long campaign designed to bolster self-help groupsand align with the Government’s vision of fostering women-led entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods across the Union Territory.The disbursement […]
Saras Mela 2025: Crafting unity in Srinagar’s autumn glow
Srinagar, October 5, 2025-Nestled in the heart of Kashmir’s autumnal splendor, the Sher-i-Kashmir Park in #Srinagar has become a vibrant canvas for the #SarasMela, a grand showcase of India’s rural artistry and resilience. From October 4 to 14, 2025, this 11-day festival, organised by the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM) under the Deen […]
SARAS Mela 2025 set to begin in Srinagar from october 4
Kashmir , 27 September 2025-Srinagar is gearing up to host the much-awaited SARAS Mela 2025, starting from October 4 at Sher-i-Kashmir Park. The annual event will bring together the vibrant spirit of rural India, celebrating its rich crafts, culture, and cuisine, all showcased by talented women artisans and entrepreneurs from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under DAY-NRLM. […]
JKRLM’s Umeed project boosts women’s livelihoods in Kupwara under DAY-NRLM framework
Kupwara, July 22, 2025: In a continued push toward inclusive rural development, a livelihood initiative has been launched in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) under the Umeed Project. The program is part of a broader effort to uplift women from economically marginaliSed communities through sustainable livelihood opportunities and self-reliance. 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 […]
Indian government aims to empower 2.33 lakh rural women with Lakhpati Didi initiative
New Delhi, March 11, 2025 – The Indian government has announced an ambitious plan to bring 2.33 lakh potential Lakhpati Didi households into the “lakhpati fold” over the next two years, building on the success of a program aimed at empowering rural women. As of now, 29,000 households have already achieved this milestone, earning an […]