LG Manoj Sinha: Agriculture, the next big frontier for youth
Kashmir, August 21, 2026- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha opened a series of facilities at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Jammu and started the Startup Outreach Programme under JKCIP. The event brought together researchers, inventors, young entrepreneurs and farmers from over the Jammu region. The facilities that were opened included the Unnati Girls […]
Omar Abdullah calls on J&K youth to create jobs, not just seek them
Jammu, March 5,2026- In a bid to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among the youth, Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah participated in the Startup Outreach Programme under the Jammu & Kashmir Crop Innovation Platform (JKCIP) at SKUAST-Jammu today. The event brought together students, young entrepreneurs, and representatives of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs). Addressing the […]
Jammu horticulture department empowers tribal youth livelihoods
Jammu, 24 January 2026: The Department of Horticulture, Jammu, in collaboration with district offices, organised an awareness and training programme for the tribal community, focusing on government schemes aimed at livelihood and employment generation. The programme was held at the Gujjar Desh Charitable Trust Office, Channi Himmat. The programme highlighted key horticulture schemes, including JKCIP, […]
Boost for fishers as ice boxes distributed
Budgam, January 20,2026-Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat (IAS), on Tuesday distributed 253 ice boxes among fishers and fish farmers under the Jammu and Kashmir Competitive Improvement Project (JKCIP), aimed at reducing post-harvest losses, improving hygiene standards, and enhancing incomes in the fisheries sector. The initiative is part of the administration’s broader efforts to […]
J&K agriculture: Science meets growth
Kashmir, January 3,2025-The agricultural sector of Jammu & Kashmir remains the backbone of the region’s rural economy, with nearly 70 percent of the population dependent on agriculture and allied activities. Together, agriculture, horticulture, livestock, and fisheries contribute around 20 percent to the UT’s GDP, with crops accounting for 11–12 percent, livestock 5–6 percent, and fisheries […]
165 cases approved under HADP and JKCIP for agriculture sector development in Shopian
Shopian, October 28,2025: In a major push toward boosting the agriculture sector in south Kashmir, the District Administration Shopian has approved 165 cases under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme and the Jammu and Kashmir Credit Incentive Programme . The initiative aims to enhance farm productivity, promote sustainable practices, and strengthen rural livelihoods across the district. […]
LG Manoj Sinha hails women-led agricultural innovation at SKUAST-Jammu
JAMMU, August 5, 2025: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha emphasized the pivotal role of women in transforming the agriculture and allied sectors during his address at the 9th Convocation Ceremony of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-Jammu). Highlighting the theme of women-led development, Sinha lauded the contributions of Nari Shakti (women power) in driving innovation, enhancing […]
Chief Secretary reviews implementation of JKCIP in J&K
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 23: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of Agriculture Production Department (APD) to review implementation of Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture & Allied Sectors Project(JKCIP).Besides Principal Secretary APD, the meeting was attended by Mission Director HADP/JKCIP; Director Agriculture, Kashmir/Jammu; Director Horticulture, Kashmir/Jammu and other concerned officers of the department.The Chief Secretary had […]