Purple revolution drives prosperity across Jammu & Kashmir, empowering thousands of farmers
Pulwama, June 23,2026- The vibrant purple fields of lavender spreading across Jammu and Kashmir are not only transforming the landscape but also creating new avenues of prosperity for rural communities. What began as an innovative agricultural initiative has evolved into a thriving “Lavender Economy,” connecting nearly 4,000 farmers to high-value markets and generating sustainable livelihoods […]
Basohli Pashmina gains global recognition, empowers artisans
Kathua, June 18,2026- Basohli Pashmina, one of Jammu and Kashmir’s most treasured handloom products, is steadily gaining recognition in national and international markets, emerging as a symbol of luxury, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage. Renowned for its exceptional softness, intricate artistry, and centuries-old weaving traditions, Basohli Pashmina is not only preserving the region’s rich legacy but […]
Saras Aajeevika Mela celebrates craft & cuisine
Jammu, Feburary 11,2026- The Saras AAJEEVIKA Mela concluded successfully, celebrating the rich craft, culture, and cuisine of Jammu & Kashmir. The event, held under the JKRLM UMEED project, featured a special segment, ‘Umeed Ka Zaika’, which showcased traditional delicacies and culinary heritage from various districts of the region. Artisans and craftsmen from across the Union […]
Poonch farmers rejoice as vegetable farming boosts income and livelihoods
Poonch , December 13,2025:Farmers in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district are witnessing a significant rise in income as vegetable farming gains momentum, offering sustainable livelihood opportunities and reducing dependence on traditional crops. With favourable climatic conditions and increasing access to modern farming techniques, local farmers have shifted towards cultivating vegetables such as tomatoes, peas, cauliflower, […]
PM Modi highlights GI-Tagged RambanSulai honey in #MannKiBaat
Jammu & Kashmir,November 30,2025: During the 128th episode of his radio programme #MannKiBaat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the unique RambanSulai honey produced in the hilly regions of Jammu and Kashmir. This honey, derived from wild basil (sulai) flowers, is distinctive for its white colour and aromatic flavour. RambanSulai honey has earned a Geographical Indication […]
Healing heritage, empowered futures: Kupwara women revive Nishta
Kupwara, November 25,2025: Women in Thandipora Dardpora, Kupwara, are turning an age-old cultural practice into a powerful tool for empowerment. By producing Nishta, a traditional herbal remedy long trusted for pregnancy care, post-natal healing, and back pain relief, these women are not only preserving heritage but also generating sustainable livelihoods. Supported by the Jammu & […]
SKUAST-K’s Gramapriya Chicks uplift tribal families in Ganderbal with #SEWAPARV
Srinagar, October 5, 2025 – In a significant step towards enhancing rural livelihoods and nutritional security, the Livestock Production and Management (LPM) Division of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) distributed improved Gramapriya chicks to 40 tribal families from the Ganderbal district. The event, held at the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences […]
Pulwama sheep husbandry office organises livestock awareness camp under Sewa Parv
Pulwama, 22 September , 2025: As part of #SewaParv celebrations, the District Sheep Husbandry Office, Pulwama, organised a mega awareness camp at Aripal aimed at promoting best practices in livestock management. Experts from the department provided guidance to local sheep and goat breeders on animal health, nutrition, breeding techniques, and disease prevention. Additionally, free medicines […]
JKRLM’s Umeed project boosts women’s livelihoods in Kupwara under DAY-NRLM framework
Kupwara, July 22, 2025: In a continued push toward inclusive rural development, a livelihood initiative has been launched in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) under the Umeed Project. The program is part of a broader effort to uplift women from economically marginaliSed communities through sustainable livelihood opportunities and self-reliance. The […]
Two-Month FMD vaccination drive launched in Baramulla under NADCP
Baramulla, June 16, 2025 – A two-month-long Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccination drive under the National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP) was officially launched today in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir. The initiative, aimed at controlling and eventually eradicating FMD, a highly contagious viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals, was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga […]