Poonch hails Union Budget for boosting handloom and handicrafts sector
Poonch, Feburary 2,2026-People of Poonch district have welcomed the Union Budget, praising the special allocation aimed at strengthening the handloom and handicrafts sector, a key pillar of the local economy in the Peer Panjal region. Artisans, weavers and community leaders said the budgetary support would help revive traditional livelihoods, provide sustainable income opportunities and preserve […]
PMGSY connects remote village in Anantnag
Anantnag, December 5, 2025 — A remote village in Anantnag, long considered cut off from essential services, now enjoys all-weather road connectivity thanks to the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (#PMGSY). The newly inaugurated Surplan Manzoo–Astan Chak road is already being hailed by locals as a lifeline, opening doors to healthcare, education, markets, and overall […]
J&K Cooperative Department inks MoUs with NCEL, NCOL, BBSSL for growth
Jammu, October 3, 2025 – In a significant push towards fostering #SahakarSeSamriddhi (Prosperity Through Cooperation), the Department of Cooperatives, #JammuAndKashmir, organized a one-day Stakeholders Meet at the Convention Centre in Jammu today. The event culminated in the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with three prominent multi-state cooperative societies—National Cooperative Export Limited (NCEL), National Cooperative […]
Peer Ki Gali Tunnel: A Lifeline for Shopian’s Apple Growers
In the heart of Kashmir’s apple bowl, Shopian, fruit growers are celebrating a historic milestone: the approval of the Peer Ki Gali Tunnel along the Mughal Road. This ₹3,830-crore project, sanctioned by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on June 23, 2025, promises to make the 84-km Mughal Road an all-weather route, ensuring […]
JKEDI concludes second batch of management development programs under RAMP scheme
SRINAGAR, April 29, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute has successfully concluded its second batch of Management Development Programs under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performancescheme, a transformative initiative by the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME). This achievement reinforces JKEDI’s commitment to nurturing entrepreneurship and bolstering the Micro, Small, […]
JKEDI begins management development programs under RAMP in J&K districts
Jammu, April 26, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute has rolled out Management Development Programs under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance scheme at its district centres in Jammu, Rajouri, Srinagar, and Poonch. These week-long, 30-hour training initiatives, which began on April 15, 2025, aim to empower Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises […]
JKEDI Baramulla empowers entrepreneurs with 6-Day MDP under RAMP initiative
Baramulla, April 22, 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) wrapped up a dynamic six-day Management Development Programme at ITI Baramulla, marking a significant step in the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) initiative. Launched on April 15, 2025, the 30-hour training empowered local entrepreneurs and MSME owners with critical skills to boost […]
Empowering J&K’s small farmers
In Jammu and Kashmir , small and marginal farmers, who form the backbone of agriculture, are finding new opportunities through Farmer Producer Organisations and contract farming. These approaches tackle issues like small landholdings, limited market reach, and price instability, aligning with J&K’s rich produce like apples, saffron, and walnuts. FPOs enable farmers to unite, pool […]