Laghu Udyami: Reasi trains beauty practitioners, rural women in tailoring
Reasi, August 30, 2026– Under the Laghu Udyami initiative, 27 candidates in Reasi have undergone hands-on training as Junior Beauty Practitioners, equipping them with skills to pursue employment opportunities or start their own enterprises in the beauty and wellness sector. Alongside this, 30 rural women in the district have received training in cutting and tailoring, […]
Pulwama woman entrepreneur turns fish farming into a profitable livelihood, inspires rural women
Pulwama, July 23,2026- A woman entrepreneur from Tumlihall village in Pulwama district is making waves in the field of aquaculture by establishing a successful fish farming venture, emerging as a role model for aspiring entrepreneurs and rural women across Jammu and Kashmir. With determination, innovation, and hard work, she has transformed fish farming into a sustainable […]
J&K LG Sinha to Grace Rahi Legacy Seminar & J&K Startup Summit
Srinagar, October 31, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha is set for a dynamic day of cultural and economic engagements on Saturday, November 1, 2025, highlighting the Union Territory’s commitment to preserving artistic heritage while fueling entrepreneurial innovation. His itinerary includes attending a prestigious national seminar on the legacy of renowned […]
SKUAST-K’s Gramapriya Chicks uplift tribal families in Ganderbal with #SEWAPARV
Srinagar, October 5, 2025 – In a significant step towards enhancing rural livelihoods and nutritional security, the Livestock Production and Management (LPM) Division of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) distributed improved Gramapriya chicks to 40 tribal families from the Ganderbal district. The event, held at the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences […]
SARAS AAJEVIKA Kashmir 2025: Empowering rural women, weaving dreams
Srinagar, October 2, 2025 – In a resounding celebration of rural artistry, cultural heritage, and entrepreneurial spirit, the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM) is gearing up to host SARAS AAJEVIKA Kashmir 2025. This dynamic 11-day exhibition, themed “A Journey of Economic Empowerment Embarked by Rural Businesswomen,” promises to transform Shere-i-Kashmir Park into a kaleidoscope of […]
Srinagar admin drives Mission Yuva forward
Srinagar, September 24, 2025 – In a significant boost to youth entrepreneurship and economic self-reliance in Jammu and Kashmir, the Srinagar District Administration, led by Deputy Commissioner Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, distributed sanction letters to aspiring entrepreneurs under the Mission Yuva initiative. The event, held at the DC Office Complex, marked a milestone in empowering […]
CS Atal Dulloo meets Textiles Secy Rao in Srinagar to boost J&K crafts, handloom, sericulture
Srinagar, September 9, 2025 – Chief Secretary (CS) Atal Dulloo today held a pivotal meeting with Secretary Textiles Neelam Shami Rao in Srinagar, focusing on strategies to enhance Jammu & Kashmir’s (J&K) handicrafts, handloom, and sericulture sectors. The discussions underscored collaborative efforts to integrate advanced training, incubation support, and digital traceability mechanisms, aiming to empower local […]
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 […]
Empowering women of South Kashmir: ESDC Balapur marks a milestone in skill development
South Kashmir, July 2025:In a significant stride towards women empowerment in Jammu and Kashmir, the Entrepreneurship & Skill Development Centre Balapur, established on 22 July 2020, has become a catalyst for change in the lives of women from Shopian and Pulwama districts. Dedicated to fostering self-reliance, skill enhancement, and economic independence, the centre is run […]
Ganderbal’s willow wicker craft honoured with National ODOP Award
Ganderbal, July 15, 2025: Ganderbal District has been conferred the prestigious National One District One Product (ODOP) Award for its exceptional efforts in promoting the traditional Willow Wicker craft, locally known as Keani Keam. The accolade, presented by the Union Minister, recognises the district’s outstanding contribution to the Prime Minister’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant […]