Rooftop Solar Success and Challenges in Jammu and Kashmir under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
Jammu and Kashmir, March 21, 2025 – The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, a flagship initiative to provide free electricity through rooftop solar installations, has seen notable success across households in Jammu and Kashmir. Launched in February 2024, the scheme has empowered many residents with clean energy, aligning with India’s renewable energy goals. However, […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha highlights J&K’s MSME growth at ICC conclave 2025
Jammu I March 17, 2025- Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha joined MSME entrepreneurs, bankers, and experts at the Indian Chamber of Commerce’s MSME Conclave 2025, emphasising the critical role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in shaping Jammu and Kashmir’s economy. Speaking at the event, LG Manoj Sinha underscored how MSMEs are driving […]
Director IIIM launches seven-day advanced entrepreneurship skill development program in Srinagar
Srinagar, March 15, 2025- The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM) Jammu, in collaboration with the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME), launched a seven-day Advanced Entrepreneurship Skill Development Program (A-ESDP) today at its Srinagar Branch Laboratory. The initiative, co-sponsored by CSIR’s Integrated Skill Initiative, aims to empower […]
Empowering SHG : RAMP scheme awareness programme in Poonch
Poonch, March 12, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute in collaboration with the Rural Development Department organised an Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme today in Poonch. The event targeted the beneficiaries of Self-Help Groups under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission and focused on raising awareness about the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance scheme, a […]
296 Startups In J&K led by women : J&K LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu & Kashmir LG Shri Manoj Sinha announced that women are driving 296 startups in Jammu and Kashmir, marking a significant milestone in the Union Territory’s entrepreneurial journey. In his address,he lauded the achievements of women entrepreneurs, stating, “Women leading 296 startups is a testament to their resilience and entrepreneurial spirit.” While he did not […]
CSIR-IIIM to host advanced entrepreneurship skill development program in Srinagar
Srinagar, March 05, 2025 – The CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine , a premier research institution under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research , is gearing up to host an impactful Advanced Entrepreneurship Skill Development Program. Titled “Crop Diversification through Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Rainfed Areas for Doubling Farmers’ Income,” the week-long event […]
DC Shopian launches #ProjectYUVA to boost youth entrepreneurship
In a bid to empower the youth of the region and foster economic growth, the Deputy Commissioner of Shopian, in collaboration with the Mission for Skill Development , has launched #ProjectYUVA. This innovative initiative is designed to create avenues for young people to develop entrepreneurial skills and pursue sustainable employment opportunities. ProjectYUVA stands as a […]
Women tailoring entrepreneurship development program concludes successfully at SBI-RSETI Ramban
Ramban, December 5, 2024 – The Women Tailoring Entrepreneurship Development Program organised by the State Bank of India Rural Self Employment Training Institute (SBI-RSETI) in Ramban concluded , marking the successful completion of an empowering initiative aimed at fostering self-reliance and entrepreneurship among women in the region. The program saw the enthusiastic participation of 33 […]
Kashmir women show the way: Their journey to financial independence through the Umeed Scheme
In Tral, District Pulwama, Insha Bashir stands as a testament to the transformative power of the Umeed scheme, initiated by the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana—National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM). This program is designed to empower unemployed women, guiding them toward financial independence and self-sufficiency. Through the Umeed scheme, Insha received crucial support that enabled her to […]
From two cows to twenty: The rise of a rural entrepreneur
This story captures the essence of empowerment and entrepreneurship, especially in the rural setting of Pulwama, where a woman’s determination has led her from modest beginnings to becoming a beacon of success. Starting with just two cows, she gradually expanded her livestock to twenty, symbolising not only material prosperity but a testament to her hard […]