Scientific beekeeping training for SHG women | JKRLM
Kashmir, August 24,2026- In a fresh push under the ongoing JKRLM Beekeeping Training drive for SHG members, Mission Director of the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM), Dr. Shubhra Sharma, inaugurated a five-day Capacity Building Programme on Scientific Beekeeping and Honey Value Addition, running from August 23 to 27, 2026. Organised as part of the […]
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 […]
Rural women in Udhampur empowered through Samarth Scheme Wool processing and handloom training
Udhampur, August 7,2026- Rural women in Udhampur are taking significant strides toward economic empowerment through the Government of India’s Samarth Scheme, as a month-long wool processing and handloom training programme is helping them acquire valuable skills for sustainable livelihoods. Organised by the Sheep Husbandry Department, the training programme has brought together 30 rural women, providing […]
Over 8.68 lakh J&K farmers receive ₹173.60 crore under PM-KISAN’s 23rd instalment
Srinagar,July 22, 2026- In a major boost to the agricultural sector, nearly 8.68 lakh farmers across Jammu and Kashmir received financial assistance exceeding ₹173.60 crore under the 23rd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) between April and July 2026. The Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) initiative has ensured that financial assistance reaches eligible […]
Awantipora’s Samira Jan launches J&K’s first NRLM-Supported travel agency under DAY-NRLM
Awantipora, July 16,2026-In a significant milestone for women entrepreneurship in Jammu and Kashmir, Samira Jan from Awantipora has launched the Union Territory’s first travel agency supported under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). The initiative marks a major step towards empowering rural women through sustainable self-employment and promoting entrepreneurship under the Central Government’s […]
Border women of Marheen turn entrepreneurs, launch organic turmeric and spice unit under ODOP scheme
Kathua, July 8,2026- In a remarkable example of women-led entrepreneurship and rural empowerment, women from the border village of Changi in Marheen, Kathua district, have launched an organic turmeric and spice grinding unit under the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme, marking a first for the region. Established with the support of the Department of […]
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 […]