DC Baramulla Minga Sherpa leads block diwas at Lalpora, promotes youth-centric schemes
Baramulla, June 12, 2025: Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, presided over a Block Diwas programme at Lalpora, Tangmarg, emphasising youth empowerment and the effective implementation of government schemes. The event, aimed at addressing public grievances and promoting developmental initiatives, saw Sherpa urging the youth to actively participate in Mission Yuva and avail benefits under the […]
J&K Bank surpasses ₹2.5 Lakh crore in business, serves over 2 crore accounts
Srinagar, June 10, 2025 – Jammu & Kashmir Bank has achieved a historic milestone, crossing a total business portfolio of ₹2,52,768 crore in FY 2024–25, marking a robust 10% year-on-year growth, while serving more than 2 crore accounts. The bank’s stellar performance was reviewed by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo during a high-level meeting on June […]
DC Poonch Vikas Kundal reviews NRLM progress, stresses SHG role in boosting rural income
Poonch, May 1, 2025 – Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal, chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) in the district, with a strong focus on enhancing rural income generation through Self-Help Groups . The meeting, held to strategise the empowerment of rural communities, highlighted the pivotal […]
JKEDI concludes second batch of management development programs under RAMP scheme
SRINAGAR, April 29, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute has successfully concluded its second batch of Management Development Programs under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performancescheme, a transformative initiative by the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME). This achievement reinforces JKEDI’s commitment to nurturing entrepreneurship and bolstering the Micro, Small, […]
Axis Bank expands footprint with 26th branch in Kashmir at Magam, Budgam
Budgam, April 20, 2025 – Axis Bank, India’s third-largest private sector bank, inaugurated its 26th branch in the Kashmir Valley at Magam, Budgam district, further strengthening its commitment to financial inclusion and economic growth in Jammu and Kashmir. The opening ceremony was graced by MLAs Farooq Ahmad Shah and Dr. Shafi Ahmad Wani, who emphasized […]
Roots of Change: SHG women cultivating sustainable futures in Kupwara
Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir, April 21, 2025 – Women in Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission in Kupwara District are driving transformative change through innovative livelihood generation and sustainable practices. Operating under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), JKRLM has empowered over 91,445 SHGs across Jammu […]
Lakhpati didis and SRLMs to discuss rural prosperity in post-budget webinar
New Delhi, April 3, 2025 — The Ministry of Rural Development is set to host the third instalment of its Post-Budget Consultation Series, focusing on the transformative Rural Prosperity and Resilience Programme. The webinar, scheduled for April 4, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., will be chaired by Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh, Secretary of the Ministry, and […]
Kisan credit card scheme boosts farmer empowerment, says Muhammad Sadiq
Pulwama, March 24, 2025 – Muhammad Sadiq, a local farmer from Jammu and Kashmir, has hailed the Kisan Credit Card Scheme as a game-changer for farmer empowerment in the region.He emphasised how the scheme has provided farmers with greater financial independence, enabling them to sell their produce on their own terms and breaking the cycle […]
Baramulla’s transformation journey
Baramulla, 20-3-2025 I Baramulla is making remarkable strides in financial inclusion, skill development, and digital empowerment under the Aspirational Districts Programme . Recognised for its outstanding progress, the district has been awarded ₹3 crore to further accelerate its transformation journey. The district has seen significant advancements through targeted initiatives. Financial inclusion efforts have boosted registrations […]