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 […]
DC Akshay Labroo reviews financial inclusion, social security schemes in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, JULY 30: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, today chaired a detailed review meeting at the DC Office Complex to assess the implementation and progress of various Financial Inclusion and Social Security schemes being executed across the district through banks and associated financial institutions. During the meeting, the DC took stock of the performance under […]
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls on J&K LG Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan, Srinagar
Srinagar, July 4, 2025: In a significant step towards bolstering agriculture and rural development in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, met Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan, Srinagar, during a courtesy visit on Thursday. The meeting was part of the Union […]
Want to know how the Kashmiri Girls Craft Their Way to Success with NRLM Support
When I was studying in 12th grade, I took admission in IGNOU . After that, I learned handicrafts. At home, there was no work to do, so I focused on mastering this skill. Later, the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) came to our village and encouraged us to start working. They motivated us by saying, […]
DC Poonch Vikas Kundal reviews NRLM progress, stresses SHG role in boosting rural income
Poonch, May 1, 2025 – Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal, chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) in the district, with a strong focus on enhancing rural income generation through Self-Help Groups . The meeting, held to strategise the empowerment of rural communities, highlighted the pivotal […]
From Idle to Inspired: Tral Girls Find Dignity & Purpose in Crewel Craft Training
From Idle to Inspired: Tral Girls Find Dignity & Purpose in Crewel Craft Training We do Crewel work at this centre in Tral set up by the Handicrafts Department. I have completed one month here and our Sir teaches us well, said a young girl doing Crewel embroidery at the centre in Tral, Jammu & […]
A Modest ₹1000 Is Empowering Tral Women with Skills, Respect & a Brighter Future in Carpet Weaving
A Modest ₹1000 Is Empowering Tral Women with Skills, Respect & a Brighter Future in Carpet Weaving This carpet centre in Tral has been running for two years. We give training to those eager to learn carpet weaving. Here all the girls have learnt the art and are now ready for working at home. These […]
Empowering Women Through Sozni Embroidery at Handicrafts Centre in Jammu & Kashmir
Empowering Women Through Sozni Embroidery at Handicrafts Centre in Jammu & Kashmir This Centre in Tral has been established by the Handicrafts Department, Jammu & Kashmir. The centre has been running for two years and it is in its third year now. We are doing Sozni embroidery. We are eighteen of us here. We learnt […]
Earning ₹1500 & Gaining Independence: J&K Young Women in Narastan Tral Empowered by Pashmina Work
Earning ₹1500 & Gaining Independence: J&K Young Women in Narastan Tral Empowered by Pashmina Work We are working here since four years in the Pashmina Centre loacted in Narastan, Tral, Jammu & Kashmir. We get a monthly stipend of Rs 1500, informed a young female worker. Other young women at the centre said they get […]
What happens when a woman joins a Self Help Group for 30 days
What happens when a woman joins a Self Help Group for 30 days . Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) is helping Jammu & Kashmir women achieve livelihood goals in convergence with JKNRLM (UMEED). Women in Udhampur District are gaining empowerment through government schemes such as Self Help Groups through National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) […]