Anantnag sees rise in beekeeping as 310+ youth turn to apiculture for employment
Anantnag, May 19,2026- Apiculture is rapidly emerging as a sustainable source of livelihood and self-employment in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, with more than 310 youth now actively associated with beekeeping activities. The growing interest in beekeeping has opened new avenues of income generation for unemployed youth and rural communities, while also promoting entrepreneurship and sustainable […]
Beekeeping units transform rural livelihoods in Reasi district
Reasi, May 16,2026- Beekeeping is emerging as a sustainable source of income and self-employment in Reasi district, with several farmers and unemployed youth benefiting from government-backed apiculture schemes aimed at strengthening rural livelihoods. Under centrally sponsored programmes, beneficiaries are receiving subsidies of up to 80 percent for establishing beekeeping units, encouraging more people to adopt […]
Div Com chairs high-level meeting on governance, welfare, and infrastructure in Kashmir
Srinagar, December 03,2025- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Tuesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting with all Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to assess progress on several crucial administrative matters, including appointments under SRO-43, self-employment schemes, land transfer cases involving security agencies, and housing construction for families affected by terrorism and cross-border shelling. During the meeting, the […]
Youth entrepreneurship rising as JKREGP fuels dairy growth in J&K
Chakhar, November 17,2025:The Jammu & Kashmir Rural Employment Generation Programme continues to empower local youth by promoting self-employment and livelihood generation across rural areas. One such success story is that of Malta Hussain, a resident of Chakhar village, who has successfully expanded his dairy farming unit under the scheme. Hussain availed the JKREGP dairy scheme […]
DC Baramulla distributes sanction letters & seeds to beneficiaries
Baramulla, November 4,2025: Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa conducted an extensive inspection of various departmental stalls showcasing government schemes and welfare initiatives in Baramulla. During the inspection, the DC distributed sanction letters, certificates, and seed packets among the beneficiaries of multiple welfare and agricultural schemes. The initiative aimed to encourage people to avail benefits under government […]
Sanction letter distribution ceremony held under Mission YUVA in Shopian
Shopian, July 23: A sanction letter distribution ceremony was organized today under the Mission YUVA initiative in Shopian. The event was presided over by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shri Shishir Gupta, IAS, and aimed at empowering youth by facilitating access to financial assistance for self-employment ventures. During the ceremony, several sanction letters were handed over […]