Changair Chabbi: Weaving Jammu’s cultural legacy through traditional craft
Jammu, October 22,2025: At the recently held SARAS Mela, Kashmir Life’s Maleeha Sofi caught up with a passionate entrepreneur from Jammu who is working to preserve and promote Changair Chabbi, the region’s traditional handwoven craft that symbolises Jammu’s rich cultural heritage. Changair Chabbi, a distinctive form of basket weaving, is known for its intricate patterns, […]
Empowering women entrepreneurs through SHGs at SARAS Mela
Srinagar, October 18,2025: Jaipur-based specially-abled entrepreneur couple Shanti and Rekha, during an interview with KashmirLife’s correspondent Maleeha Sofi at the SARAS Mela here, told how they started and run successful textile enterprises. The entrepreneurs, having created a Self-Help Group (SHG), not only set up their own business but also guide and empower other women to […]
SARAS Mela 2025: Empowering women entrepreneurs
Srinagar, October 09, 2025 – In a resounding endorsement of women empowerment and rural entrepreneurship, Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooperative, and Election Departments, Javid Ahmad Dar, today inaugurated the SARAS Mela at Sher-e-Kashmir Park here, hailing it as a vital platform for rural women entrepreneurs to showcase their skills, forge market linkages, and bolster livelihood opportunities. Organised by the J&K Rural Livelihoods Mission under […]
J&K Bank, Grameen Bank fuel 2673 SHGs with Rs 100 Cr at JKRLM’s SARAS Mela
Srinagar, October 09, 2025 – In a significant push towards women empowerment and rural financial inclusion, J&K Bank and its sponsored entity J&K Grameen Bank have collectively disbursed Rs 100 Cr in loans to 2673 SHGs (Self-Help Groups) operating under the JKRLM (Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission). This milestone marks the culmination of a rigorous month-long campaign designed to bolster self-help groupsand align with the Government’s vision of fostering women-led entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods across the Union Territory.The disbursement […]
Empowering Women Through Self-Help Groups in Jammu and Kashmir
Life takes unexpected turns, and for many women in Jammu and Kashmir, joining a Self-Help Group (SHG) has proven to be a transformative experience. Before becoming part of these groups, many women faced social barriers and discouragement, which limited their mobility and opportunities. The societal norms often confined them to their homes, restricting their exposure […]