Udhampur’s Kaladi Cheese gets a scientific boost towards wider markets
Udhampur, October 17,2026- In the hills of Udhampur, a humble dairy product has long held a special place in the kitchens of the Dogra region. Kaladi, the traditional cheese that is cooked, grilled or fried into a golden, chewy delicacy, is now stepping out of village homes and into the world of science, enterprise and […]
Agricultural Facilitation Centres: Empowering Farmers and Promoting Rural Entrepreneurship
The Central and State Governments are taking several important initiatives to support farmers, create employment opportunities, and promote entrepreneurship among educated youth. Through the KKGDP initiative, agricultural facilitation centers have been established in many panchayats. These centers provide useful services to farmers at their doorstep. Earlier, farmers had to visit Agriculture or Horticulture Department […]
From Job Seeker to Job Creator: Udhampur’s Anil Kumar Turns PMEGP Into a Mill
Udhampur graduate Anil Kumar has transformed an entrepreneurial idea into a growing local enterprise with support from the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). Through the scheme, Kumar established Earth Pure Enterprises near Fangyal Road, a unit engaged in flour milling, spice grinding and edible oil production. The enterprise provides multiple services under one roof, […]
PM SVANidhi Scheme Helps Pulwama Street Vendors Strengthen Livelihoods
A government loan scheme is helping street vendors and small traders strengthen their livelihoods and start or expand their businesses. Beneficiaries have expressed gratitude for the support, saying access to credit has enabled many economically weaker individuals to become more self-reliant. According to a beneficiary, more than 100 people have received loans under the […]
PM Vishwakarma Scheme Empowers Women to Build Home-Based Businesses
The Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Scheme is creating new opportunities for artisans by providing training, financial assistance and access to modern tools and machinery. For many participants, the scheme is helping traditional skills develop into sustainable livelihood opportunities. One beneficiary shared that she has already completed an initial five-to-six-day training under the scheme and received […]
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, […]
DC Samba Ayushi Sudan reviews Mission YUVA progress, pushes for faster implementation and youth self-employment
Samba, August 6, 2026- Deputy Commissioner Samba, Ayushi Sudan, reviewed the progress of Mission YUVA, emphasizing the need for stronger coordination among departments, faster implementation, and enhanced support mechanisms to create sustainable self-employment opportunities for the youth. During the review meeting, the Deputy Commissioner directed officials to work in close coordination to ensure the timely […]
Seven years of transformation after Article 370
Kashmir, August 5,2026-Seven years after the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu & Kashmir continues to witness significant changes across multiple sectors, with improvements in security, infrastructure, tourism, connectivity, education, healthcare, and economic development. The constitutional changes introduced on 5 August 2019 marked a new administrative phase for the region, and the years since have seen […]
Jammu & Kashmir’s transformation after Article 370
Kashmir, August 5,2026- is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its modern history. Once known primarily for security challenges and prolonged instability, the region is increasingly being associated with development, improved infrastructure, tourism growth, investment, and expanding opportunities for its people. Over the past few years, a combination of enhanced security measures, infrastructure projects, […]
LG Manoj Sinha’s leadership: Public-centric governance driving Jammu and Kashmir’s development
Srinagar, July 26,2026- Over the past few years, the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has been marked by a governance model focused on direct public engagement, administrative accountability, and accelerated development across Jammu and Kashmir. His approach has consistently emphasised action over rhetoric, with regular interactions with citizens, close monitoring of government initiatives, and sustained […]