PMEGP Scheme Empowers Rural Entrepreneurs in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir
Government schemes are creating new opportunities for youth and aspiring entrepreneurs in Jammu and Kashmir, helping them achieve financial independence through self-employment. In Rajouri district, a printing unit established with support from the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) is emerging as an example of rural entrepreneurship and local economic development. The entrepreneur […]
15-year-old Rajouri student develops AI-powered app-building platform
Rajouri, October 19,2026- In a remarkable example of young talent and technological innovation, 15-year-old Mohd Waris, a Class 9 student from Rajouri district, has developed ‘Appcub’, an artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to create applications from simple text prompts. Inspired by the Government of India’s Digital India initiative, the young innovator has worked on the platform […]
Rajouri’s Rural Poultry Success Story
The poultry project established under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) in Ghamir Parmana, Rajouri, is emerging as a shining example of rural entrepreneurship and employment generation. With an investment of approximately ₹1.10 crore, the project has established a modern poultry unit equipped with 3,000 parent stock and a hatchery facility. It is […]
Wheelchair to Khardung La: Tilak Raj’s 2,200 KM Journey of Courage
From a village near the Line of Control in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, Tilak Raj has emerged as a powerful example of courage, determination, and resilience. After a road accident left him wheelchair-bound due to a spinal cord injury, he refused to let his disability limit his dreams. At the age of 45, Tilak […]
Suresh Kumar from Rajouri Wins IARA Outstanding Academician Award 2026
Dr. Suresh Kumar, a scholar from Garan village near the Line of Control in Rajouri, has been selected for the IARA Outstanding Academician Award–2026 by the Indian Academic Researchers Association (IARA), Tiruchirappalli. The honour recognises his academic and research contributions in history, humanities and Buddhist Studies, including work related to heritage, tourism, conferences and […]
Wheelchair-Bound Tilak Raj covers 2,200 km from LoC Village in Rajouri to Khardung La
Rajouri, October 6,2026-Tilak Raj, a 45-year-old man from Karaian, a village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district, has shown that physical limitations need not limit ambition. Confined to a wheelchair after a road accident, he recently completed a journey of about 2,200 km in 11 days, reaching Khardung La, one of the […]
Rajouri’s Dr Suresh Kumar Bags IARA Academician Award 2026
Rajouri , September 30,2026- Dr Suresh Kumar, a Buddhist Studies scholar from Garan village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri, has been named for the IARA Outstanding Academician Award-2026 by the Indian Academic Researchers Association (IARA), Tiruchirappalli. The honour recognises his work in history, humanities and Buddhist Studies, and has been welcomed as a […]
Amriteshwar Sarovar foundation stone Laid by LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu, August 21, 2026- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today laid the foundation stone of the Amriteshwar Sarovar under the Jan Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative at Dharpur, Sunderbani, in Rajouri district. The event marks another step in the administration’s ongoing efforts to promote community-driven development projects across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. During his […]
‘Vocal for Local’ gives new life to traditional pottery in Rajouri
Rajouri, August 13,2026- The ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative is giving fresh impetus to traditional pottery in Rajouri, helping local artisans preserve their age-old craft while creating sustainable livelihood opportunities. In Bhatta village of Rajouri, potter Noor Hussain is keeping the traditional art of making earthen utensils alive. For nearly two decades, he has been practising […]
BRO restores road connectivity in Rajouri, Poonch and Reasi, ensures swift return to normalcy
Jammu, July 26,2026- The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has successfully restored road connectivity across several key routes in the border districts of Rajouri, Poonch, and Reasi following extensive clearance operations carried out after heavy rainfall, landslides, and falling debris disrupted normal traffic movement. The restoration of these roads has brought significant relief to thousands of residents, […]