From 70 trays to 500: Kashmir’s ‘Mushroom Man’ Gauhar Ali Lone builds success through integrated farming
Gulmarg, November 10,2026- In an inspiring example of entrepreneurship, innovation and self-reliance, Gauhar Ali Lone, a resident of Tangmarg in Baramulla district, has emerged as a successful mushroom cultivator and integrated farming entrepreneur, earning recognition across the Kashmir Valley as the “Mushroom Man” and “Mushroom King”. Through dedication, hard work and the effective utilisation of […]
HADP Support Helps Ramban Farmer Build a Thriving Horticulture and Poultry Business
Zubair Ahmed Sohail of Ramban is turning government assistance into a sustainable source of income by combining horticulture, fruit cultivation and poultry farming under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). With guidance from the Departments of Horticulture, Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Sohail gradually expanded his farming activities. Initially, he obtained fruit plants from […]
PMEGP Scheme Empowers Rural Entrepreneurs in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir
Government schemes are creating new opportunities for youth and aspiring entrepreneurs in Jammu and Kashmir, helping them achieve financial independence through self-employment. In Rajouri district, a printing unit established with support from the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) is emerging as an example of rural entrepreneurship and local economic development. The entrepreneur […]
Rajouri’s Rural Poultry Success Story
The poultry project established under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) in Ghamir Parmana, Rajouri, is emerging as a shining example of rural entrepreneurship and employment generation. With an investment of approximately ₹1.10 crore, the project has established a modern poultry unit equipped with 3,000 parent stock and a hatchery facility. It is […]
PM-KISAN e-KYC Drive: Kathua Farmers Urged to Complete Verification
Farmers in Kathua district are being encouraged to complete their e-KYC under the PM-KISAN scheme so that eligible beneficiaries can continue receiving financial assistance through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The verification is important for ensuring that farmers’ records remain updated and that future installments are credited without unnecessary delays. Agriculture Department officials have urged farmers […]
Agricultural Facilitation Centres: Empowering Farmers and Promoting Rural Entrepreneurship
The Central and State Governments are taking several important initiatives to support farmers, create employment opportunities, and promote entrepreneurship among educated youth. Through the KKGDP initiative, agricultural facilitation centers have been established in many panchayats. These centers provide useful services to farmers at their doorstep. Earlier, farmers had to visit Agriculture or Horticulture Department […]
Women Empowerment Through Handicrafts and Handloom
The Handicrafts Department is playing an important role in empowering women and unemployed youth through skill development and self-employment opportunities. A training programme at the Handicrafts Carpet Centre in Lariyar, Tral, is providing women and young trainees with valuable skills in traditional carpet making and handicrafts. The centre has been functioning for around one […]
Exhibition in Jammu Offers Students and Public Exposure to Knowledge, Schemes and Local Products
An exhibition in Jammu is providing students and the public an opportunity to learn about a wide range of subjects, government programmes, policies and locally produced goods. Visitors appreciated the exhibition for bringing different departments and exhibits together at a common platform. Students who visited the exhibition said they gained useful information about […]
Dairy Farm and Vermicompost Unit Create New Livelihood Opportunities
A dairy farm and vermicompost unit is creating new livelihood opportunities by combining livestock farming with sustainable agricultural practices. The enterprise currently has more than 20 cows and heifers, while a vermicompost unit was established with support from the Agriculture Department in 2025. The unit uses cow dung, often described as “black gold,” […]
PMAY Brings Safer Homes and Better Living Conditions to Poor Families
For families living in a remote and economically disadvantaged area, access to a safe and secure home has brought a significant change in their daily lives. Residents said that before the implementation of housing support under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), many families lived in kutcha houses with damaged roofs and limited space. […]