Kashmir handicrafts & handloom dept earns ₹1.07 crore from trainee product sales
Srinagar, July 17, 2025: The Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, has achieved a significant milestone by generating a cumulative revenue of over Rs 1.07 crore over the last three financial years through the sale of products crafted by trainees at its training centres across the valley. This accomplishment highlights the department’s sustained efforts in […]
Greenovator and startup Kashmir sign MoU to empower youth
Srinagar, July 16, 2025: In a transformative step to bolster the startup ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir, the Greenovator Incubation Foundation (GIF), based at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Startup Kashmir Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. to deliver structured innovation and entrepreneurship programs targeting the region’s underserved […]
Want to know how the Kashmiri Girls Craft Their Way to Success with NRLM Support
When I was studying in 12th grade, I took admission in IGNOU . After that, I learned handicrafts. At home, there was no work to do, so I focused on mastering this skill. Later, the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) came to our village and encouraged us to start working. They motivated us by saying, […]
Omar Abdullah inaugurates buyer-seller meet in Srinagar to promote J&K handicrafts
Srinagar, June 30, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah attended the International Buyer-Seller Meet 2025 at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, marking a significant step toward empowering local craftspersons by fostering market linkages and enhancing exposure for the region’s renowned handicraft industry. Organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Trade […]
Dr Bilal Bhat inaugurates Youth Entrepreneurship Mela at Kashmir Haat, sparks startup spirit
Srinagar, June 14, 2025 – Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, inaugurated the Potential Entrepreneurship Mela at Kashmir Haat (Numaish Gah) today at 5:16 PM IST, marking a significant step toward fostering entrepreneurship among Jammu and Kashmir’s youth. The event, organized by the District Administration Srinagar in collaboration with key government departments, […]
UMEED Scheme Sparks a Silent Socio-Economic Revolution for Women in Kashmir
UMEED Scheme Sparks a Silent Socio-Economic Revolution for Women in Kashmir Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir — In the heart of a region long shaped by conflict and cultural conservatism, the UMEED scheme is quietly rewriting the narrative for women in Kashmir. Implemented under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), UMEED is empowering thousands of rural […]
J&K Minister Satish Sharma engages Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami to safeguard J&K students and businesses after Pahalgam Attack
Dehradun, April 28, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir’s Minister for Transport and Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Satish Sharma, met Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami in Dehradun on April 26, 2025, to address the safety concerns of J&K students and the Kashmiri business community in Uttarakhand following the tragic Pahalgam terror attack on […]
DIC Shopian organises RAMP awareness program at ITI, reaches 150+ MSME beneficiaries
Shopian, April 25, 2025 — The District Industries Centre (DIC) Shopian, under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) initiative, organized an awareness-cum-outreach program at the Industrial Training Institute Shopian on Friday. The event, aimed at bolstering the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) ecosystem, drew participation from over 150 beneficiaries across diverse sectors, including […]
J&K government committed to business-friendly environment, Says CM Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, April 21, 2025 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reaffirmed the Jammu and Kashmir government’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment, emphasising policies to attract investment, streamline regulations, and boost economic growth. Speaking at a high-level industry meet in Srinagar, Abdullah outlined his administration’s vision to position J&K as a hub for […]
Kashmir University campus comes alive with art and heritage
Srinagar, April 9, 2025 – The University of Kashmir campus in Srinagar transformed into a vibrant celebration of creativity and tradition as it hosted the Lok Samvardhan Parv 3.0, a grand event spotlighting art, heritage, and cultural legacy. Running from April 5 to April 13, the festival, held at the Convocation Ground, has brought together […]