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 […]
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 […]
Panchari witnesses season’s first snowfall, tourists delighted
Udhampur, January 30,2026- The picturesque hills of Meer in Panchari area of Udhampur district were transformed into a breathtaking winter landscape following the season’s first major snowfall, drawing enthusiastic tourists and nature lovers from across the country. A thick blanket of fresh snow covered the surrounding hills, pine trees, and meadows, turning Panchari into a […]
Saras Mela 2026 to begin on January 31 at Kala Kendra, Jammu
Jammu, January 30,2026 -The Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission is set to organise Saras Mela 2026 from January 31 to February 9 at Kala Kendra, Jammu, aiming to promote rural entrepreneurship and strengthen market linkages for women self-help groups (SHGs). The nine-day fair will feature a wide range of handloom products, handicrafts, homemade food […]
RLM workshop in Rajouri empowers women towards self-reliance
Rajouri,December 30,2025-The District Administration Rajouri organised a one-day Rural Livelihood Mission (RLM) workshop at Dak Bungalow, aimed at empowering women and promoting self-reliance through sustainable livelihoods. The workshop brought together women from across the district to showcase government schemes, share experiences, and highlight inspiring stories of women who have successfully turned their skills into income-generating […]
SKUAST-Kashmir team engages with JKRLM SHG members in Teetwal, Kupwara
KUPWARA, August 30, 2025: A team from Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-Kashmir) visited Teetwal block in Kupwara district to interact with Self-Help Group (SHG) members associated with the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM). The visit focused on empowering rural women through sustainable agricultural practices and livelihood opportunities.During the […]
Indian government aims to empower 2.33 lakh rural women with Lakhpati Didi initiative
New Delhi, March 11, 2025 – The Indian government has announced an ambitious plan to bring 2.33 lakh potential Lakhpati Didi households into the “lakhpati fold” over the next two years, building on the success of a program aimed at empowering rural women. As of now, 29,000 households have already achieved this milestone, earning an […]