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 […]
‘Vocal for Local’ gives new life to traditional pottery in Rajouri
Rajouri, August 13,2026- The ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative is giving fresh impetus to traditional pottery in Rajouri, helping local artisans preserve their age-old craft while creating sustainable livelihood opportunities. In Bhatta village of Rajouri, potter Noor Hussain is keeping the traditional art of making earthen utensils alive. For nearly two decades, he has been practising […]
Pulwama farmer doubles income with lavender cultivation in high-density apple orchard
Pulwama, July 3, 2026 – In a remarkable example of agricultural innovation, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, a progressive farmer from Pulwama, has successfully doubled his income by integrating lavender cultivation with his high-density apple orchard, creating a sustainable and profitable farming model that is inspiring growers across the region. Instead of leaving the space between apple […]
Aamina Rashid: Milking empowerment in Kupwara
Kupwara, October 25, 2025: In a remarkable example of women-led entrepreneurship, Aamina Rashid from Handwara is transforming rural livelihoods through her Dairy Farmer Producer Organization (FPO), which has united over 180 women across the region. Her initiative, rooted in the heart of Kupwara district, collects more than 500 liters of milk daily, creating a sustainable […]
CSIR IIIM distributes 430 apiculture units to farmers under floriculture mission
Pulwama, September 11,2025:In a significant step towards strengthening the apiculture sector in Jammu and Kashmir, the CSIR–Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) Jammu distributed 430 apiculture units to 43 farmers from Pulwama, Baramulla, Budgam, Shopian, and Ganderbal districts under the CSIR Floriculture Mission at its Field Station, Bonera, Pulwama. The distribution marked the culmination of […]
Ramban women in J&K get free soft toy making training with RSETI
Ramban women in J&K get free soft toy making training with RSETI . Jammu Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission and UMEED organised a trainimng programme to help women become self independent. Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI) and UMEED in Ramban district of Jammu & Kashmir provided soft toys making training to women in J&K. This […]
A farmer’s hope: Government schemes and rain revive Udhampur’s strawberry fields
In the quiet village of Chai, nestled in Udhampur district, Rashpal Singh tills the land with a renewed sense of purpose. A strawberry farmer by trade, Rashpal embodies the resilience of rural Jammu and Kashmir, where agriculture remains the backbone of life. For years, he and his fellow farmers faced the unpredictable whims of nature, […]