Over 1.84 lakh women-led MSMEs drive economic transformation in Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar, July 27,2026-Â 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, […]
Kolkata NGO ‘Kadam’ empowers Kashmiri women through wicker craft
Srinagar, December 17,2025:A Kolkata-based NGO, Kadam, is transforming the lives of Kashmiri women by training them in wicker work, a craft traditionally dominated by men. The initiative not only preserves the heritage of this age-old craft but also gives it a modern, contemporary touch, making the creations market-ready for both national and international buyers. Under […]
Reviving heritage: Hand-spun pashmina at the heart of Kashmir shawls
Srinagar, July 25, 2025 – The globally acclaimed Kashmir Shawls continue to derive their unmatched quality and cultural essence from hand-spun Pashmina, a centuries-old craft that remains deeply rooted in the Himalayan region. At the forefront of this delicate art are skilled women artisans, whose expertise in hand spinning sustains the shawl industry’s legacy and […]