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 […]
DC Budgam Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat visits Kanihama Craft Village
Kashmir,August 31, 2025- Deputy Commissioner of Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, visited the Kanihama Craft Village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district. The visit focused on reviewing ongoing developmental works, interacting with local artisans, and emphasizing the preservation of Kashmir’s traditional handicraft heritage, particularly the renowned Kani shawl weaving. This initiative aligns with broader efforts […]
Government grants ₹33.34 lakh to revive Kashmir’s Karkhandar crafts
SRINAGAR, August 5, 2025: The Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, has released ₹33.34 lakh to implement the Karkhandar Scheme across the Kashmir Division, reinforcing the government’s commitment to preserving the region’s rich artisanal heritage and uplifting craftsmen’s livelihoods. The funds, disbursed to Assistant Directors in Anantnag, Budgam, Baramulla, Kulgam, and Srinagar districts, aim to accelerate […]
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 […]
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 […]
Department of floriculture Bandipora hosts interaction programme for flower growers at Nishat Park
Bandipora, April 13, 2025: The Department of Floriculture Bandipora organized an interaction programme on Saturday, April 12, at Nishat Park, aimed at empowering flower growers and boosting the region’s floriculture sector. The event focused on leveraging the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture scheme to enhance flower production, promote sustainable practices, and improve market linkages […]
DC Baramulla Minga Sherpa reviews PM Vishwakarma Scheme, stresses awareness camps and regular monitoring
Baramulla, 2, April 2025 – The District Development Commissioner of Baramulla Minga Sherpa conducted a comprehensive review of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, a central government initiative aimed at uplifting traditional artisans and craftspeople. The meeting, held at the DC office, focused on ensuring maximum participation of eligible beneficiaries and streamlining the scheme’s implementation across the […]