From 70 trays to 500: Kashmir’s ‘Mushroom Man’ Gauhar Ali Lone builds success through integrated farming
Gulmarg, November 10,2026- In an inspiring example of entrepreneurship, innovation and self-reliance, Gauhar Ali Lone, a resident of Tangmarg in Baramulla district, has emerged as a successful mushroom cultivator and integrated farming entrepreneur, earning recognition across the Kashmir Valley as the “Mushroom Man” and “Mushroom King”. Through dedication, hard work and the effective utilisation of […]
KVK Poonch Trains Rural Women in Candle and Soap Making
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Poonch, under Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-Jammu), organised a week-long training programme on candle and soap making for rural women to promote self-employment and economic empowerment. The programme aimed to provide participants with practical skills that can help them start small businesses and develop additional sources […]
PMEGP Scheme Empowers Rural Entrepreneurs in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir
Government schemes are creating new opportunities for youth and aspiring entrepreneurs in Jammu and Kashmir, helping them achieve financial independence through self-employment. In Rajouri district, a printing unit established with support from the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) is emerging as an example of rural entrepreneurship and local economic development. The entrepreneur […]
Harud Festival Promotes Skill Development in Ramban
A Food Festival and Skill Development Programme was organised at PM Shri Government Higher Secondary School, Tethar, Banihal, as part of the Harud (Autumn) Festival. The programme provided students with an opportunity to showcase their creativity, practical skills and entrepreneurial abilities through an exhibition of food products, handicrafts, frames, calligraphy and other handmade items. The […]
Women Empowerment Through Handicrafts and Handloom
The Handicrafts Department is playing an important role in empowering women and unemployed youth through skill development and self-employment opportunities. A training programme at the Handicrafts Carpet Centre in Lariyar, Tral, is providing women and young trainees with valuable skills in traditional carpet making and handicrafts. The centre has been functioning for around one […]
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 […]