SKUAST-K’s Gramapriya Chicks uplift tribal families in Ganderbal with #SEWAPARV
Srinagar, October 5, 2025 – In a significant step towards enhancing rural livelihoods and nutritional security, the Livestock Production and Management (LPM) Division of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) distributed improved Gramapriya chicks to 40 tribal families from the Ganderbal district. The event, held at the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences […]
HADP midterm review: Dr Mangla Rai, Atal Dulloo chart 25-year J&K agriculture strategy
Srinagar , September 11, 2025- The three-day Apex Committee midterm review of the Holistic Agriculture Development Program concluded in Srinagar with Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo leading a dynamic brainstorming session to craft a transformative 25-year agricultural strategy for Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting, aimed at ensuring long-term prosperity and sustainability for the region’s agriculture sector, […]
J&K Bank opens new branches in Baramulla and Kupwara to enhance financial access
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, September 8, 2025: Reinforcing its commitment to enhancing financial access and driving economic growth in North Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir Bank (J&K Bank) inaugurated two new branches at Nanak Bhawan in Baramulla and Bumhama in Kupwara. The strategic expansion aims to deepen banking services in rural and semi-urban areas, fostering financial […]
Director Agriculture Kashmir assesses HADP, CSS, CAPEX; urges timely fund utilisation
Srinagar, September 1, 2025 – Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, today chaired a comprehensive meeting at the Agriculture Complex in Lalmandi to assess the physical and financial achievements under the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP), Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs), and NABARD-funded initiatives. The gathering aimed to ensure effective implementation and optimal […]
HADP saves Kashmiri youth, countering online gambling addictive pull
SRINAGAR, August 14, 2025 – The Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP), a flagship initiative of the Jammu and Kashmir government, is empowering the region’s youth by providing sustainable livelihoods and countering the addictive allure of online gambling platforms. By generating nearly 300,000 jobs, HADP addresses the socio-economic vulnerabilities that drive young people toward compulsive betting […]
DDC Doda Harvinder Singh reviews holistic agriculture development program
Doda, Jammu & Kashmir, July 16, 2025 – District Development Commissioner (DDC) Doda, Harvinder Singh (IAS), chaired a pivotal review meeting on July 15, 2025, at the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex to evaluate the progress of the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP) in Doda district. The meeting focused on fostering inter-departmental coordination, […]
LG Manoj Sinha: Blending compassion with impactful governance in Jammu & Kashmir
Kashmir, 20 June,2025- assuming office as Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir in August 2020, Manoj Sinha has charted a transformative course for the Union Territory, blending empathy, humility, and results-driven leadership. His pragmatic, people-centric approach has prioritized stability, development, and trust-building in a region long scarred by conflict. Departing from polarized political rhetoric, Sinha’s […]
DC Ganderbal inspects Agriculture & allied sector projects under HADP
GANDERBAL, NOVEMBER 06: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir on Wednesday conducted an extensive tour of the district to inspect various agricultural and allied sector projects approved under the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP).The tour included inspections of multiple sites aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and supporting agri-preneurs throughout Ganderbal.The DC was accompanied by senior […]
Empowering Jammu and Kashmir through Academic-Driven Startups
The National Seminar on the Role of Academic-driven Startups in Developing the Economy of J&K (RASE 2024), addressed by J&K LG Shri Manoj Sinha, emphasised the transformative potential of startups in Jammu and Kashmir. Held at NIT Srinagar, the seminar aimed to bridge the gap between academia and industry, fostering a culture of innovation among […]
Lt Governor addresses National Seminar on ‘Role of academic-driven Startups in developing economy of J&K (RASE 2024)’
SRINAGAR, JUNE 29: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today addressed the National Seminar on the ‘Role of academic-driven Startups in developing economy of J&K UT (RASE 2024)’, at NIT Srinagar.In his keynote address, the Lt Governor commended the initiative aimed at creating an environment to inspire, empower and connect academia and industry and mentor the […]