Kashmir Ahead

Indian government aims to empower 2.33 lakh rural women with Lakhpati Didi initiative

New Delhi, March 11, 2025 – The Indian government has announced an ambitious plan to bring 2.33 lakh potential Lakhpati Didi households into the “lakhpati fold” over the next two years, building on the success of a program aimed at empowering rural women. As of now, 29,000 households have already achieved this milestone, earning an […]

J&K CM Omar Abdullah unveils welfare measures for women’s empowerment in 2025-26 budget

JammuI March 07, 2025 Empowering Women Through Budget Initiatives Chief Minister Omar Abdullah unveiled a series of welfare measures aimed at uplifting women during the ongoing budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. Presenting the 2025-26 budget, the first under his leadership since assuming office in October 2024, Abdullah emphasised gender-inclusive policies to […]

Kashmir ‘s Self Help Group women sell their products in Maha Kumbh

Ajaz Ahmad Shah, a businessman from Kashmir, at the 2025 Kumbh Mela, where he has the unique opportunity to bring the best of J&K heritage to a global audience. At the Mela, a group of inspiring women from Aakansha Smriti’s self-help group are playing a central role in this venture. These women, who belong to […]

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