LG Manoj Sinha: Agriculture, the next big frontier for youth
Kashmir, August 21, 2026- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha opened a series of facilities at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Jammu and started the Startup Outreach Programme under JKCIP. The event brought together researchers, inventors, young entrepreneurs and farmers from over the Jammu region. The facilities that were opened included the Unnati Girls […]
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 […]
MBA graduate Shazia Sadaf builds Kashmir’s first exotic mushroom farm
Srinagar, July 25,2026- In an inspiring example of entrepreneurship and sustainable agriculture, Shazia Sadaf, an MBA graduate, left behind a promising corporate career to establish Kashmir’s first exotic mushroom farm. Through determination and innovation, she transformed her passion for farming into a successful business, creating new opportunities in the region’s growing agri-entrepreneurship sector. By cultivating […]
Pulwama woman entrepreneur turns fish farming into a profitable livelihood, inspires rural women
Pulwama, July 23,2026- A woman entrepreneur from Tumlihall village in Pulwama district is making waves in the field of aquaculture by establishing a successful fish farming venture, emerging as a role model for aspiring entrepreneurs and rural women across Jammu and Kashmir. With determination, innovation, and hard work, she has transformed fish farming into a sustainable […]
GI-Tagged Kani Shawls get entrepreneurial boost as young artisans launch start-up in Kupwara
Kupwara, July 11,2026- In a major boost to the preservation and promotion of Kashmir’s renowned Kani weaving craft, a group of trained artisans has launched a start-up venture at Tootgund, Handwara, in Kupwara district. The initiative has begun operations with six handlooms and employs more than 10 skilled artisans, creating new livelihood opportunities while carrying […]
Udhampur couple revives traditional Bamboo Craft with modern technology in Jammu & Kashmir
Udhampur, July 7,2026- In an inspiring example of preserving heritage while embracing innovation, a couple from Udhampur has transformed traditional bamboo craftsmanship by blending age-old skills with modern technology. Their efforts are not only giving a contemporary appeal to handcrafted bamboo products but are also helping keep the region’s rich artisan culture alive. For generations, bamboo […]
From border fields to blooming profits: Rajouri farmer turns flowers into fortune
Rajouri, June 24,2026-In the border village of Mayari near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district, a progressive farmer has emerged as a symbol of agricultural innovation and rural prosperity by transforming traditional farmland into flourishing flower fields that generate substantial income. Balbir Kumar, a resident of Mayari village, has successfully converted nearly 25 […]
UMEED opens new Sales outlet in Kathua, empowering rural women entrepreneurs across J&K
Kathua, June 17,2026- In a significant step towards strengthening women-led entrepreneurship and rural livelihoods, UMEED, the flagship rural livelihood programme of Jammu & Kashmir, inaugurated a new sales outlet at Dayalachak in Kathua district. The newly established outlet will serve as a dedicated platform for rural women entrepreneurs to showcase, market, and sell products manufactured […]
JKEDI Kishtwar empowers women entrepreneurs
Kishtwar, June 2- The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute organised an awareness programme in Kishtwar to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment among women. The programme witnessed participation of more than 30 women, who were sensitised about various opportunities in entrepreneurship and skill-based livelihood generation. Officials briefed the participants on Central and Union Territory-level schemes, including […]
Lavender festival 2026 to be held in Bhaderwah valley on June 6-7
Bhaderwah, May 30 ,2026- The picturesque Bhaderwah Valley in Jammu and Kashmir is set to host the Lavender Festival 2026 on June 6 and 7, showcasing the region’s growing success in lavender cultivation and agri-tourism. The festival aims to promote lavender farming, attract tourists, and highlight the economic opportunities emerging from aromatic crop cultivation in […]