Udhampur Plans 260 Traditional Wells to Address Rural Water ScarcityUdhampur Plans 260 Traditional Wells to Address Rural Water Scarcity
The Rural Development Department in Udhampur is planning to construct 260 traditional wells to address water scarcity in rural areas and strengthen groundwater availability. Of the proposed wells, 50 will be constructed under the District Capex budget, while around 210 have been planned under the VB-G RAM G scheme. Construction of 17 wells under the […]
Progressive Farmer Fayaz Ahmad Sheikh Introduces Blueberry Cultivation in Jammu and Kashmir
Progressive farmer Fayaz Ahmad Sheikh from Kharchak, Watergam, Baramulla, is bringing innovation to agriculture in Jammu and Kashmir by introducing blueberry cultivation, offering a promising alternative to traditional apple farming. Observing that most farmers in Kashmir primarily depend on apple orchards, Sheikh decided to explore a different crop with growing market demand. After researching blueberry […]
HADP Support Helps Ramban Farmer Build a Thriving Horticulture and Poultry Business
Zubair Ahmed Sohail of Ramban is turning government assistance into a sustainable source of income by combining horticulture, fruit cultivation and poultry farming under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). With guidance from the Departments of Horticulture, Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Sohail gradually expanded his farming activities. Initially, he obtained fruit plants from […]
Dairy Farm and Vermicompost Unit Create New Livelihood Opportunities
A dairy farm and vermicompost unit is creating new livelihood opportunities by combining livestock farming with sustainable agricultural practices. The enterprise currently has more than 20 cows and heifers, while a vermicompost unit was established with support from the Agriculture Department in 2025. The unit uses cow dung, often described as “black gold,” […]
Pulwama youth turns melon farming into a thriving enterprise under HADP
Pulwama, July 21,2026- Demonstrating how innovation and agriculture can go hand in hand, Mohsin Nazir, a BSc Mathematics graduate from Pulwama, has transformed his passion for farming into a flourishing melon cultivation enterprise under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). His success story is emerging as an inspiration for educated youth to explore agriculture as […]
National fish farmers day 2026: Anantnag emerges as trout farming success story under HADP
Anantnag, July 11,2026- National Fish Farmers Day 2026 has brought the spotlight on Anantnag’s remarkable progress in trout farming, with the district emerging as a model for sustainable aquaculture under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). The success story of local trout farmer Mohd Yousuf Rather reflects how government support and modern farming practices are transforming […]
Kulgam sericulture department boosts rural livelihoods through Silk Samagra-2 Scheme
Kulgam, June 6,2026- The Department of Sericulture in Kulgam is making significant progress in promoting sustainable silk production and rural employment through the implementation of the Silk Samagra-2 Scheme. The initiative has emerged as a major source of livelihood generation, particularly for farmers and unemployed youth across the district. Under the scheme, 52 Silkworm Rearing […]
RSETI in Doda empowering rural youth through skill-based training
Doda, May 8,2026- The Rural Self Employment Training Institute in Doda is playing a significant role in reducing rural unemployment by providing free skill-based training programmes aimed at promoting self-employment among youth and women. The institute, a joint initiative of the Ministry of Rural Development and the State Bank of India offers short-term residential courses […]
Spin the Charkha of Change: Amit Shah’s ₹5,000 Khadi Call to Stitch a Stronger India
Kashmir, October 5, 2025 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah has called on every Indian family to spend at least ₹5,000 annually on Khadi products, underscoring their role in boosting rural employment and strengthening the Swadeshi movement. Speaking on Gandhi Jayanti at a Khadi India showroom in Connaught Place, Shah emphasized that embracing Khadi aligns […]