PM-KISAN scheme providing relief to farmers in Patnitop’s hilly areas
Udhampur, May 11,2026-The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme is bringing financial relief to farmers living in the hilly areas of Patnitop in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district through direct benefit transfers of ₹6,000 annually. Beneficiaries associated with the scheme said the financial assistance has helped them manage farming-related expenses and support their livelihoods in […]
Udhampur floriculture mela promotes high-value farming
Udhampur, March 17,2026- In a step aimed at encouraging farmers to explore new avenues of income, Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Minga Sherpa, inaugurated a district-level Floriculture Awareness Mela, highlighting the growing potential of high-value flower farming in the region. Speaking at the event, the DC emphasised the importance of diversifying traditional agricultural practices. He noted that […]
Women farmers get 2,500 mushroom bags with 50% subsidy
Kashmir, February 12,2026- In a major push towards women’s empowerment in agriculture, 2,500 mushroom cultivation bags were distributed among women farmers under a 50% subsidy scheme. The initiative aims to encourage women to take a leading role in farming and boost rural livelihoods across the region. Officials said the programme provides women with access to […]
Women, weaves and memory: Bandipora’s Shahida Khanum leads tribal art revival
Bandipora, January 19,2026-In the quiet Aragam village of Bandipora, where tradition once risked fading into silence, a gentle revival is taking place—one stitch at a time. Tribal embroidery, long confined to memory, has found new life through the determined efforts of Shahida Khanum, a woman who has transformed forgotten patterns into living history. Founder of […]
J&K agriculture: Science meets growth
Kashmir, January 3,2025-The agricultural sector of Jammu & Kashmir remains the backbone of the region’s rural economy, with nearly 70 percent of the population dependent on agriculture and allied activities. Together, agriculture, horticulture, livestock, and fisheries contribute around 20 percent to the UT’s GDP, with crops accounting for 11–12 percent, livestock 5–6 percent, and fisheries […]