Unemployed Women in Pulwama Getting Training, Stipends, Certification & Business Support
In this area of Pulwama, we give training to unemployed ladies. In one centre around 20 ladies are given opportunity to get trained. The course is for two years and ladies get a stipend of Rs 1500 per month. A senior well-known craft instructor trains them. In the past ten months, an official said that […]
Empowering SHG : RAMP scheme awareness programme in Poonch
Poonch, March 12, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute in collaboration with the Rural Development Department organised an Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme today in Poonch. The event targeted the beneficiaries of Self-Help Groups under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission and focused on raising awareness about the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance scheme, a […]
DC Kulgam chairs DLRC/DCC meeting, urges banks to enhance credit disbursement and social security coverage
The District Level Review Committee (DLRC) and District Consultative Committee (DCC) meeting for Kulgam district was convened today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan. The meeting reviewed the performance of banks and line departments for the quarters ending June 30 and September 30, 2024, under the Annual Credit Plan (ACP) […]
Kashmir women join Self Help Groups & get easy loans
In the picturesque Kunzar block of Baramulla, Kashmir, the transformative impact of the Umeed scheme is evident in the lives of its beneficiaries. A member of the Day-NRLM (Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission) eloquently describes how accessible financial support has become for individuals in the region. Traditionally, securing a bank loan often […]
Empowering women through UMEED: A journey of Economic Independence in Ramban
The UMEED scheme, initiated under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) and implemented in Jammu & Kashmir, is a revolutionary step toward empowering women, especially in rural areas like Ramban. The primary aim of the scheme is to uplift women economically and socially, fostering an environment where they can break out of the traditional boundaries […]
From two cows to twenty: The rise of a rural entrepreneur
This story captures the essence of empowerment and entrepreneurship, especially in the rural setting of Pulwama, where a woman’s determination has led her from modest beginnings to becoming a beacon of success. Starting with just two cows, she gradually expanded her livestock to twenty, symbolising not only material prosperity but a testament to her hard […]
Rubina Bano: A Beacon of Hope and Enterprise in Rural Kashmir
In the remote village of Basmani in Tral, Rubina Bano has emerged as a symbol of determination and entrepreneurial spirit. With the support of the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), she has successfully established a Milk Production Unit, a venture that not only secures a sustainable livelihood for her family but also serves as a […]
Lavender Fest-2024 Blooms at Bhaderwah Campus
BHADERWAH JUNE 13: The two-day Lavender Fest-2024 today commenced at the Bhaderwah Campus, University of Jammu in District Doda.Organized under the theme “Lavender Blooms, Business Blooms: Where Aroma Meets Ambition,” the festival celebrates the vibrant lavender cultivation in the region.The event was inaugurated by Dhananter Singh Kotwal, Chairman District Development Council Doda, with the traditional […]
The spirit of NRLM empowering the youth in J&K
In the enchanting landscapes of Jammu and Kashmir, amidst the majestic mountains and lush valleys, a family’s journey towards economic independence unfolds, driven by determination and aided by government initiatives like the National Rural Livelihood Mission .The patriarch, a hardworking labourer, found himself confronted with the harsh reality of inadequate income to sustain his family’s […]
PM lauds Kathua’s NRLM Beneficiary Keerti Sharma for Empowering Local Women
KATHUA, FEBRUARY 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Keerti Sharma, a beneficiary of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) from Kathua , during his visit to Jammu today.Keerti Sharma, a resilient leader of a Self Help Group (SHG) from Basohli, shared her inspiring success story with the Prime Minister, highlighting her journey towards empowerment […]