Over 1.84 lakh women-led MSMEs drive economic transformation in Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar, July 27,2026- Women entrepreneurs are playing an increasingly significant role in Jammu & Kashmir’s economic transformation, with more than 1.84 lakh women-led Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) contributing to employment generation, innovation, and inclusive growth across the Union Territory. Backed by government initiatives, improved financial inclusion, skill development programmes, and easier access to credit, […]
Digital payments transform local markets as UPI adoption rises across Udhampur
Udhampur, July 13,2026- Digital payments are witnessing rapid growth across Udhampur district, with an increasing number of small traders and street vendors embracing QR code-based Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions. The shift towards cashless payments is making everyday business faster, more secure, and more convenient for both vendors and customers. Local shopkeepers and vendors […]
Big credit push for J&K: NABARD pegs potential at ₹49,795.58 Cr
Jammu, February 3,2026- The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has estimated a priority sector credit potential of ₹49,795.58 crore for Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting significant opportunities for growth across agriculture, MSMEs, allied sectors, and rural infrastructure. The assessment was unveiled with the release of the NABARD Focus Paper by Chief Secretary Atal […]
Samba street vendors receive credit cards under PM SVANidhi scheme
Samba, In a significant boost to local entrepreneurship, street vendors in Samba district received credit cards under the Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme. The initiative aims to provide financial support and encourage digital transactions among street vendors across the country. District Commissioner Samba, Ayushi Sudan, personally handed over the credit cards […]
Atal Dulloo chairs 9th JKRLM meet, pushes women-led enterprises
Kashmir, January 9,2025-Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Thursday chaired the 9th Executive Council meeting of the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM), calling for stronger credit linkages, fully functional Community Management Training Centres (CMTCs) in every district, and accelerated growth of women-led rural enterprises across the Union Territory. Emphasising financial inclusion, market access, and […]
‘Kahani Jeet Ki’: DC Bandipora engages with inspiring beneficiaries
Bandipora December 17,2025:Deputy Commissioner Bandipora today held an interaction programme with beneficiaries under the “Kahani Jeet Ki” initiative, aimed at highlighting inspiring success stories of individuals who have benefited from various government welfare schemes. During the interaction, the Deputy Commissioner listened to the experiences of beneficiaries and lauded their resilience, hard work and determination in […]
Baramulla gears up for full scheme saturation
Baramulla, December 12,2025 : Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, on Friday reviewed the progress of key financial inclusion schemes in the district, including the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PM-JJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana . The meeting aimed at evaluating current enrolment levels, identifying bottlenecks, and accelerating the saturation of beneficiary-oriented schemes. […]
LG Manoj Sinha holds key meeting with ICICI Bank zonal head on J&K’s financial growth
Kashmir,November 22, 2025-Sandeep Sharma, Zonal Head for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at ICICI Bank, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to discuss ongoing and upcoming initiatives aimed at strengthening banking services and financial inclusion across the Union Territory. During the meeting, Sharma briefed the LG on ICICI Bank’s expansion plans, digital banking solutions, and […]
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 […]