Centre raises MGNREGA limit to 150 days for J&K
Kashmir, November 21,2025- The Government of India has approved an increase in the number of person-days under the MGNREGA scheme to 150 days for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, marking a significant boost to rural employment and livelihood generation across the region. The enhancement, aimed at strengthening rural development, is expected to benefit […]
Hope at the helm: LG Manoj Sinha steers J&K toward peace and progress
Kashmir,November 17,2025: Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has reiterated his message of hope, resilience, and collective progress, reaffirming that Jammu & Kashmir is steadily transitioning toward a future defined by peace, stability, and development. LG Sinha emphasised that sustained efforts in improving governance, boosting infrastructure, strengthening grassroots empowerment, and fostering social harmony are helping the […]
Udhampur farmers join Bhaderwah’s Lavender revolution
Udhampur, November 12,2025 — In a significant step towards empowering rural communities and enhancing farmers’ income, 40 farmers from Moungri, Udhampur were flagged off for a lavender cultivation training programme in Bhaderwah under the Government of India’s Aroma Mission. The initiative, part of the Purple Revolution, aims to promote high-value aromatic crops, generate employment opportunities […]
Mission Shakti sparks women empowerment in Kharah Village, Khour Block
Kharah, November 09, 2025- In the heart of Khour Block, amidst the rolling hills of Jammu district, a beacon of hope emerged today for the women of Kharah village. As a resident and active participant in community affairs, I witnessed firsthand the launch of an inspiring outreach program dedicated to women empowerment, awareness campaigns, and […]
DC Baramulla distributes sanction letters & seeds to beneficiaries
Baramulla, November 4,2025: Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa conducted an extensive inspection of various departmental stalls showcasing government schemes and welfare initiatives in Baramulla. During the inspection, the DC distributed sanction letters, certificates, and seed packets among the beneficiaries of multiple welfare and agricultural schemes. The initiative aimed to encourage people to avail benefits under government […]
Director Agriculture Jammu Anil Gupta delivers 100,000 hybrid seedlings to Marh farmers under HADP for sustainable growth
Jammu, October 23, 2025 – In a significant move towards agricultural modernization, Director Agriculture Jammu Anil Gupta distributed 1 lakh high-yielding hybrid vegetable seedlings to Marh block farmers yesterday under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). The scheme, to boost productivity and farmers’ earnings, is a significant milestone in Jammu and Kashmir agriculture. The seedlings, […]
SARAS Mela 2025 sees record sales, becomes social revolution in J&K
Srinagar, October18,2025: SARAS Mela 2025 ended on a high note with Kerala products and Kishtwar and UP stalls selling at the peak. Organised jointly by the J&K Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (RDDPR) Department, the fair was a chance to bring into the limelight the increasing role of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in empowerment of entrepreneurship […]
Ganesh Infraworld to transform J&K’s water supply
Jammu, October 17,2025: Ganesh Infraworld Pvt. Ltd. will see the implementation of several water supply schemes worth ₹105 crore in Jammu and Kashmir from this December, informed the company’s Managing Director. The schemes aim at establishing the drinking water infrastructure in the region along with providing sustainable water management solutions for rural and urban segments. […]
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 […]
J&K Bank, Grameen Bank fuel 2673 SHGs with Rs 100 Cr at JKRLM’s SARAS Mela
Srinagar, October 09, 2025 – In a significant push towards women empowerment and rural financial inclusion, J&K Bank and its sponsored entity J&K Grameen Bank have collectively disbursed Rs 100 Cr in loans to 2673 SHGs (Self-Help Groups) operating under the JKRLM (Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission). This milestone marks the culmination of a rigorous month-long campaign designed to bolster self-help groupsand align with the Government’s vision of fostering women-led entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods across the Union Territory.The disbursement […]