Rural self employment scheme empowers educated girls in Pulwama with vocational and entrepreneurial skills
Pulwama, July 9,2026- A vocational training programme under the Rural Self Employment Scheme (RSETI) has commenced in Pulwama, aiming to equip educated young women with practical skills and entrepreneurial knowledge to become financially independent and successful business owners. The initiative focuses on developing vocational expertise, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and business management skills, enabling participants to start […]
Purple revolution drives prosperity across Jammu & Kashmir, empowering thousands of farmers
Pulwama, June 23,2026- The vibrant purple fields of lavender spreading across Jammu and Kashmir are not only transforming the landscape but also creating new avenues of prosperity for rural communities. What began as an innovative agricultural initiative has evolved into a thriving “Lavender Economy,” connecting nearly 4,000 farmers to high-value markets and generating sustainable livelihoods […]
UMEED Bishnah leads women’s Agribusiness
Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir: The UMEED Bishnah Women Producer Company Limited, established under UMEED–JKRLM in Bishnah block of Jammu district, is emerging as a successful model of women-led collective farming and agribusiness, empowering rural women through structured economic participation and sustainable agricultural practices. The Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) comprises 513 women farmer shareholders, who have […]
Farming driving change in Kupwara border villages
Kupwara, May 15,2026- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday emphasized the importance of agricultural transformation in border areas of Jammu and Kashmir, stating that strengthening farming infrastructure, irrigation facilities, and market access is essential for ensuring long-term prosperity in rural regions like Kupwara. During his visit to Trehgam in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, the Lieutenant […]
LG Manoj Sinha visits Tregam to boost border village development in Kupwara
Kashmir, May 13,2026-Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday visited the Vibrant Village Tregam in Kupwara district and reiterated the government’s commitment towards transforming border villages into model villages through modern infrastructure, better connectivity and enhanced opportunities for the youth. During the visit, the Lieutenant Governor inaugurated and laid foundation stones for several developmental projects aimed […]
Border villages connected to development: LG Sinha
Kashmir, May 13,2026-Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that border villages across the Union Territory are now being connected to the mainstream of development through improved infrastructure, better connectivity, welfare schemes and enhanced public services. Addressing a public gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said that the government is committed to ensuring equal development in […]
Border villages in J&K witness unprecedented development: LG Manoj Sinha
Kashmir, May 13,2026-Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that border villages across the Union Territory are now being connected to the mainstream of development through improved infrastructure, better connectivity, welfare schemes and enhanced public services. Addressing a public gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said that the government is committed to ensuring equal development in […]
LG Manoj Sinha says border villages driving new era of development in J&K during Samba visit
Kashmir,May 7,2026-Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that border villages are now at the centre of development and governance priorities in the Union Territory, asserting that the government is committed to transforming remote areas into hubs of growth, connectivity, and opportunity. During his visit to Samba district, the Lieutenant Governor directed […]
₹3,566 Cr PMGSY-IV boost for J&K roads
Srinagar, April 28,2026- In a major push to rural infrastructure in Jammu & Kashmir, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday handed over the approval for ₹3,566 crore worth of road projects under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV, Batch-II), underlining the Centre’s commitment to bridging connectivity gaps in remote regions. The approval was […]
Women farmers key to food security: LG Manoj Sinha at IFFCO conference
Jammu, April 16, 2026-Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday lauded the indispensable role of women farmers in sustaining food security and driving rural prosperity, stating that without their contribution, “every plate would be empty, leaving humanity starved.” Addressing the Women Farmers Conference organized by Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited, the LG emphasized that women are […]