PM SVANidhi Scheme Helps Pulwama Street Vendors Strengthen Livelihoods
A government loan scheme is helping street vendors and small traders strengthen their livelihoods and start or expand their businesses. Beneficiaries have expressed gratitude for the support, saying access to credit has enabled many economically weaker individuals to become more self-reliant. According to a beneficiary, more than 100 people have received loans under the […]
Dairy Farm and Vermicompost Unit Create New Livelihood Opportunities
A dairy farm and vermicompost unit is creating new livelihood opportunities by combining livestock farming with sustainable agricultural practices. The enterprise currently has more than 20 cows and heifers, while a vermicompost unit was established with support from the Agriculture Department in 2025. The unit uses cow dung, often described as “black gold,” […]
Pulwama woman entrepreneur turns fish farming into a profitable livelihood, inspires rural women
Pulwama, July 23,2026- A woman entrepreneur from Tumlihall village in Pulwama district is making waves in the field of aquaculture by establishing a successful fish farming venture, emerging as a role model for aspiring entrepreneurs and rural women across Jammu and Kashmir. With determination, innovation, and hard work, she has transformed fish farming into a sustainable […]
From ₹7 lakh to ₹7 crore: A story of grit, growth and impact
Kashmir, February 27, 2026- Featured in this month’s InfoConnect magazine, the inspiring entrepreneurial journey of Javeed Ahmad Bhat stands as a powerful example of what vision, perseverance, and the right support can achieve. Hailing from Ajas in Bandipora, Javeed Ahmad Bhat began his venture with a modest investment of ₹7 lakh. Through institutional guidance, strategic […]
J&K: Tral Girl Starts Her Own Tailoring Boutique with ‘Yuva Mission’ Support
J&K: Tral Girl Starts Her Own Tailoring Boutique with ‘Yuva Mission’ Support I started this work last year, said Ashrat a boutique owner in Tral, Jammu & Kashmir. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Commerce. Due to financial iissues at home I started learning tailoring work, said Ashrat. I grasped the tailoring craft a littile […]