100 women SHG in Palli boosts rural entrepreneurship
Jammu, February 19,2026- In a remarkable example of grassroots women empowerment, a 100-member Self-Help Group (SHG) in Nihalpur village of Palli block is leading a wave of rural entrepreneurship under the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission through its flagship UMEED initiative. The women-led SHG has come together with a shared vision of financial independence […]
Panchari witnesses season’s first snowfall, tourists delighted
Udhampur, January 30,2026- The picturesque hills of Meer in Panchari area of Udhampur district were transformed into a breathtaking winter landscape following the season’s first major snowfall, drawing enthusiastic tourists and nature lovers from across the country. A thick blanket of fresh snow covered the surrounding hills, pine trees, and meadows, turning Panchari into a […]
Saras Mela 2026 to begin on January 31 at Kala Kendra, Jammu
Jammu, January 30,2026 -The Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission is set to organise Saras Mela 2026 from January 31 to February 9 at Kala Kendra, Jammu, aiming to promote rural entrepreneurship and strengthen market linkages for women self-help groups (SHGs). The nine-day fair will feature a wide range of handloom products, handicrafts, homemade food […]
JKRLM to host Saras Mela 2026 at Kala Kendra, Jammu from January 31
Jammu, January 28, 2026:The Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM) is all set to organize an expansive edition of Saras Mela 2026 at Kala Kendra, Jammu, from January 31 to February 9, 2026. The event aims to showcase the rich cultural heritage, traditional crafts, and livelihood initiatives of rural Jammu and Kashmir. Saras Mela […]
JKRLM holds awareness camps for elderly SHGs
Srinagar, January 16,2026-On the directions of the Managing Director, Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM), a series of awareness camps for elderly Self Help Group (SHG) members associated with JKRLM were conducted across the Union Territory. The programme aimed to sensitise senior citizens about various welfare schemes, entitlements, and support mechanisms being implemented by […]
Atal Dulloo chairs 9th JKRLM meet, pushes women-led enterprises
Kashmir, January 9,2025-Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Thursday chaired the 9th Executive Council meeting of the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM), calling for stronger credit linkages, fully functional Community Management Training Centres (CMTCs) in every district, and accelerated growth of women-led rural enterprises across the Union Territory. Emphasising financial inclusion, market access, and […]
SARAS Mela 2025: Empowering women entrepreneurs
Srinagar, October 09, 2025 – In a resounding endorsement of women empowerment and rural entrepreneurship, Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooperative, and Election Departments, Javid Ahmad Dar, today inaugurated the SARAS Mela at Sher-e-Kashmir Park here, hailing it as a vital platform for rural women entrepreneurs to showcase their skills, forge market linkages, and bolster livelihood opportunities. Organised by the J&K Rural Livelihoods Mission under […]
J&K Bank, Grameen Bank fuel 2673 SHGs with Rs 100 Cr at JKRLM’s SARAS Mela
Srinagar, October 09, 2025 – In a significant push towards women empowerment and rural financial inclusion, J&K Bank and its sponsored entity J&K Grameen Bank have collectively disbursed Rs 100 Cr in loans to 2673 SHGs (Self-Help Groups) operating under the JKRLM (Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission). This milestone marks the culmination of a rigorous month-long campaign designed to bolster self-help groupsand align with the Government’s vision of fostering women-led entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods across the Union Territory.The disbursement […]
Saras Mela 2025: Crafting unity in Srinagar’s autumn glow
Srinagar, October 5, 2025-Nestled in the heart of Kashmir’s autumnal splendor, the Sher-i-Kashmir Park in #Srinagar has become a vibrant canvas for the #SarasMela, a grand showcase of India’s rural artistry and resilience. From October 4 to 14, 2025, this 11-day festival, organised by the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM) under the Deen […]
J&K RLM organises Orientation Workshop on food service enterprises
Jammu, September 09: A day-long orientation workshop on establishing Food Service Enterprises was organised by Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) in collaboration with Kudumbashree NRO at IMPA & RD. The workshop was designed for staff members to equip them with the essential knowledge and skills to guide and support aspiring entrepreneurs in the […]