100 women SHG in Palli boosts rural entrepreneurship
Jammu, February 19,2026- In a remarkable example of grassroots women empowerment, a 100-member Self-Help Group (SHG) in Nihalpur village of Palli block is leading a wave of rural entrepreneurship under the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission through its flagship UMEED initiative. The women-led SHG has come together with a shared vision of financial independence […]
SARAS Mela 2026 brings India’s village crafts to Jammu
Jammu , January 22,2026-SARAS MELA 2026 is set to transform Kala Kendra, Jammu, into a vibrant celebration of India’s rural creativity from January 31 to February 9, 2026. The event will showcase the talent of rural women entrepreneurs from across the country, offering visitors a unique glimpse into India’s rich diversity of craft, colour, and […]
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 […]