100 women SHG in Palli boosts rural entrepreneurship
Jammu, February 19,2026- In a remarkable example of grassroots women empowerment, a 100-member Self-Help Group (SHG) in Nihalpur village of Palli block is leading a wave of rural entrepreneurship under the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission through its flagship UMEED initiative. The women-led SHG has come together with a shared vision of financial independence […]
Horticulture department empowers women under Lakhpati Didi Mission
Jammu, December 16,2025-In a significant move towards women’s empowerment and financial independence, the Horticulture Department of Jammu and Kashmir has launched a 30-day skill development training programme under the Prime Minister’s Lakhpati Didi Initiative. The programme aims to equip women with practical skills to generate sustainable livelihoods from local produce. The training focuses on hands-on […]
J&K: Women in Tral Earn with Dignity- MNREGA Gives Them Financial Independence
J&K: Women in Tral Earn with Dignity- MNREGA Gives Them Financial Independence This work is part of MNREGA scheme and we have our job card said a female doing labour work in Tral, Jammu & Kashmir. We come in the morning around 10 am and we are not a burden for our family. We earn […]
Healing heritage, empowered futures: Kupwara women revive Nishta
Kupwara, November 25,2025: Women in Thandipora Dardpora, Kupwara, are turning an age-old cultural practice into a powerful tool for empowerment. By producing Nishta, a traditional herbal remedy long trusted for pregnancy care, post-natal healing, and back pain relief, these women are not only preserving heritage but also generating sustainable livelihoods. Supported by the Jammu & […]
Women empowerment in Sofipora, Shopian: tailoring skills bring new opportunities
Sofipora, 3 September 2025 :A quiet revolution is unfolding in Sofipora, Shopian, as local women are learning tailoring and cutting skills to earn a livelihood, uplift their families, and transform their lives. The initiative is helping women gain financial independence while contributing to the socio-economic development of the region. Through training programs organised in the […]
Heartfelt interaction with Lakhpati Didis in Srinagar: A brother’s promise
Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, July 4, 2025 – Union Rural Development Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan engaged in a warm and heartfelt conversation with the women of Jammu & Kashmir at the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan held in Khonmoh, Srinagar. Emphasizing women’s economic empowerment, he presented himself not as a minister but as a brother among […]
Mission YUVA: Transforming Jammu & Kashmir’s Youth into Entrepreneurs
Mission YUVA: Transforming Jammu & Kashmir’s Youth into Entrepreneurs Jammu, June 13, 2025 – Mission YUVA (Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan), launched under the inspiring slogan “Yuva Sapne, Nayi Ummidein” (Youth Dreams, New Hopes), is empowering the youth of Jammu and Kashmir through entrepreneurship, skill development, and career support. Unveiled by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on January 26, 2025, […]
Self Help Group women cultivating sustainable futures with UMEED in Kupwara
In the verdant valleys of Kupwara, women from marginalised communities are scripting a story of resilience and empowerment through Self-Help Groups under the UMEED scheme of the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM). These groups are not only fostering financial independence but also cultivating sustainable futures by launching eco-friendly businesses and promoting community development. […]
Over 28,000 women in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh thrive through government empowerment schemes
Srinagar, April 5, 2025 – The Government of India’s women empowerment schemes have uplifted over 28,000 women in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, paving the way for stronger, more resilient communities, according to the Ministry of Women and Child Development. These initiatives, focused on fostering financial independence, education, and skill development, are driving transformative change […]
Sankalp hub empowers women with awareness programme at AWC Mugmarg, Shopian
Shopian, April 5, 2025 – The Sankalp Hub for Empowerment of Women Shopian organised a significant awareness programme at the Anganwadi Centre in Mugmarg, Zainapora, Shopian, aimed at uplifting women through education and access to welfare initiatives. The event, held yesterday, focused on informing local women about various government schemes, helpline numbers, and opportunities designed […]