Rural women in Udhampur empowered through Samarth Scheme Wool processing and handloom training
Udhampur, August 7,2026- Rural women in Udhampur are taking significant strides toward economic empowerment through the Government of India’s Samarth Scheme, as a month-long wool processing and handloom training programme is helping them acquire valuable skills for sustainable livelihoods. Organised by the Sheep Husbandry Department, the training programme has brought together 30 rural women, providing […]
JKEDI hosts interactive session for women entrepreneurs in Srinagar, focuses on innovation and startup growth
Srinagar, July 27,2026- The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) District Office Srinagar/Centre for Women Entrepreneurship–Kashmir (CWE-K) organised an interactive session for women entrepreneurs in Srinagar, aimed at fostering innovation, strengthening entrepreneurial skills, and encouraging women-led startups across the Union Territory. The session was presided over by Shradha Sharma, CEO and Founder of YourStory […]
JKEDI invites entrepreneurs to J&K’s biggest-ever startup summit ‘ASCEND J&K 2026’
Srinagar, July 8,2026- The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) has announced ASCEND J&K 2026 – Startup Ecosystem Summit, the biggest startup summit ever organized in the Union Territory. The two-day event aims to strengthen the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by bringing together leading stakeholders from across India. The summit will serve as a premier platform […]
Shopian job fair connects 500 youth with top employers
Shopian, June 24,2026- In a major push towards youth empowerment and employment generation, the District Employment and Counselling Centre (DE&CC) Shopian organized a Job Fair that witnessed enthusiastic participation from more than 500 young job seekers from across the district. The event brought together 20 reputed companies and employers, offering a wide range of employment […]
‘Idea to Impact’ Startup Mela launched, CM supports young innovators
Jammu, January 30,2026-The Annual ‘Idea to Impact’ Startup Mela was launched at the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), Jammu, showcasing innovative ideas and entrepreneurial talent from across the Union Territory. The event was inaugurated by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who reaffirmed the government’s commitment to nurturing young innovators by extending financial support to […]
Mission YUVA: DC Jammu hands over loan sanction letters to 72 young entrepreneurs
Jammu, September 11,2025: Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Dr. Rakesh Minhas today handed over loan sanction letters to 72 young entrepreneurs under Mission YUVA at a special event organised at the Zonal Office of J&K Bank. The programme was attended by Deputy Director DECC, Sunaina Saini, Assistant Director Employment, Mukhlis Ali, senior functionaries of J&K Bank and […]
J&K RLM organises Orientation Workshop on food service enterprises
Jammu, September 09: A day-long orientation workshop on establishing Food Service Enterprises was organised by Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) in collaboration with Kudumbashree NRO at IMPA & RD. The workshop was designed for staff members to equip them with the essential knowledge and skills to guide and support aspiring entrepreneurs in the […]
JKTPO hosts district-level RAMP awareness workshop in Poonch to empower MSMEs
Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir, April 26, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO), in collaboration with the State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) led by Grant Thornton Bharat LLP and the District Industries Centre (DIC) Poonch, successfully organized a District-Level RAMP Awareness Workshop at Dak Bungalow, Poonch. The event, attended by over 50 […]