Sericulture in Kashmir: Bandipora transforms rural livelihoods
Bandipora, August 20,2026- Sericulture in Bandipora is driving a quiet but significant transformation across north Kashmir, with hundreds of rural families building sustainable livelihoods through mulberry cultivation, silkworm rearing and cocoon production.Amid the orchards and paddy fields of north Kashmir, a quieter but equally significant transformation is underway — one measured not in apples or […]
JKRLM–UMEED empowers 533 women in Jammu’s Bishnah, ‘Pragati’ FPO achieves ₹31 lakh turnover
Jammu, August 7, 2026– In a remarkable example of women-led rural entrepreneurship, 533 women from Rattanal village in Bishnah, Jammu, have successfully transformed locally grown spices and rice into value-added products under the ‘Pragati’ Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO), supported by the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM)–UMEED. By leveraging local agricultural produce and adopting modern […]
Rural women in Udhampur empowered through Samarth Scheme Wool processing and handloom training
Udhampur, August 7,2026- Rural women in Udhampur are taking significant strides toward economic empowerment through the Government of India’s Samarth Scheme, as a month-long wool processing and handloom training programme is helping them acquire valuable skills for sustainable livelihoods. Organised by the Sheep Husbandry Department, the training programme has brought together 30 rural women, providing […]
Over 8.68 lakh J&K farmers receive ₹173.60 crore under PM-KISAN’s 23rd instalment
Srinagar,July 22, 2026- In a major boost to the agricultural sector, nearly 8.68 lakh farmers across Jammu and Kashmir received financial assistance exceeding ₹173.60 crore under the 23rd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) between April and July 2026. The Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) initiative has ensured that financial assistance reaches eligible […]
Pashtun village in Anantnag earns new identity through watermelon cultivation
Anantnag, July 13,2026-Cheki-Ishardas, a Pashto-speaking village near Anantnag in South Kashmir, has transformed into a thriving hub of watermelon cultivation, with the fruit becoming the village’s primary cash crop and a symbol of its changing agricultural landscape. The journey began in 2008 when progressive farmer Muhammad Aslam Khan introduced watermelon cultivation in the village. […]
Udhampur Cocoon auction market emerges as hub of prosperity for sericulture farmers
Udhampur, June 20,2026- The Sericulture Office Complex in Udhampur has transformed into a vibrant centre of economic activity as the ongoing Cocoon Auction Market records significant transactions, providing a major boost to silkworm rearers across the district. The auction market, which commenced on June 6, 2026, and is expected to conclude around June 20 or […]
Paddy planting in full swing across Kupwara; 16,000 hectares under cultivation
Kupwara, June 15,2026-Paddy transplantation is underway on a large scale across Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, with nearly 16,000 hectares of land being brought under cultivation during the ongoing agricultural season. Farmers across the district have intensified field operations, taking advantage of favourable weather conditions and adequate water availability to complete paddy sowing within […]
Anantnag’s dairy revolution: A symbol of badalta Kashmir
Kashmir, June 2,2026- Anantnag’s dairy sector is witnessing remarkable progress, with milk production reaching nearly 8 lakh litres per day, making it one of the key contributors to Jammu & Kashmir’s rural economy. The transformation is being driven not only by improved infrastructure and government support but also by the active participation of local communities. […]
Government-backed dairy unit boosts rural economy in J&K’s Reasi
Reasi, April 14,2026- Government-supported rural entrepreneurship is steadily strengthening the grassroots economy across Jammu & Kashmir, with a successful dairy unit in Madi village of Reasi district emerging as a model of sustainable livelihood generation. Established under the Integrated Dairy Development Scheme (IDDS), the unit was set up with financial assistance of ₹3 lakh. Today, […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha extends Lohri, Makar Sankranti greetings
Jammu, January 12,2026:Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha, on Sunday extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people on the auspicious occasions of Lohri and Makar Sankranti, celebrated on January 13 and January 14 respectively. In his message, the Lieutenant Governor conveyed his hopes for peace, prosperity, and well-being for […]