Fighting Unemployment & Depression: Women in J&K Turn to Tapestry Art
Fighting Unemployment & Depression: Women in J&K Turn to Tapestry Art We come to the centre here in Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir, which was set up about two years ago, to learn tapestry. We are are new here. I joined this year, said Fancy, a Beneficiary in Jammu & Kashmir. Another Beneficiary, Muntazeer Shakeel said, […]
Workshop on women empowerment held at Garhi, Udhampur
Udhampur, April 10 , 2025 – The District Administration Udhampur, in partnership with We Care NGO, organised a workshop on women empowerment today at Garhi, aimed at uplifting women through skill development and economic independence. The event saw enthusiastic participation from members of Self Help Groups under the JKRLM UMEED scheme, a flagship program promoting […]
Lakhpati didis and SRLMs to discuss rural prosperity in post-budget webinar
New Delhi, April 3, 2025 — The Ministry of Rural Development is set to host the third instalment of its Post-Budget Consultation Series, focusing on the transformative Rural Prosperity and Resilience Programme. The webinar, scheduled for April 4, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., will be chaired by Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh, Secretary of the Ministry, and […]
Free health check-up camps launched for self help groups across J&K
Srinagar, March 20, 2025 – Under the leadership of Mission Director Dr Shubhra Sharma, the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission has initiated a series of free health check-up camps across the Union Territory, in collaboration with the J&K Health Department. This ambitious program targets the Self Help Groups associated with JKRLM, aiming to enhance […]
What happens when a woman joins a Self Help Group for 30 days
What happens when a woman joins a Self Help Group for 30 days . Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) is helping Jammu & Kashmir women achieve livelihood goals in convergence with JKNRLM (UMEED). Women in Udhampur District are gaining empowerment through government schemes such as Self Help Groups through National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) […]
Women’s Day: Mothers/sisters in J&K essaying an important role in the bright future of Kashmir: LG
I believe a female artist has a huge influence in shaping the future of humanity. And the development of human civilization is proof that their contribution has been incomparable, said the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir Shri Manoj Sinha in his speech on International Women’s Day. Women artists have received a special gift and […]
Unemployed Women in Pulwama Getting Training, Stipends, Certification & Business Support
In this area of Pulwama, we give training to unemployed ladies. In one centre around 20 ladies are given opportunity to get trained. The course is for two years and ladies get a stipend of Rs 1500 per month. A senior well-known craft instructor trains them. In the past ten months, an official said that […]
23 Kishtwar Women Farmers leave for exposure visit to SKUAST-K under ATMA
KISHTWAR, JUNE 04: A group of 23 women farmers and members of Self Help Groups (SHGs) today left for a five-day exposure tour to Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir (SKUAST-K).The objective of the tour is to enable these farmers to learn best agricultural practices.The tour was organized on the directions and guidance […]
SARAS AAJEVIKA 2.0 concludes in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 18: The highly anticipated second edition of SARAS AAJEEVIKA 2.0 concluded successfully in Srinagar, mesmerizing visitors with the exceptional talent and creativity of over 150 rural craftswomen associated with Self Help Groups (SHGs) of Day NRLM.This remarkable 10-day women-led fair, held against the breathtaking backdrop of Dal Lake on Boulevard, brought together rural […]
DC Udhampur inaugurates Dogra Haat- Rural market hub in Kaghote Ramnagar
UDHAMPUR, SEPTEMBER -21: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai, in a significant moment, inaugurated newly established Dogra Haat-Rural Market Hub at Kaghote Ramnagar, an initiative by women Self Help Groups (SHGs) under JKRLM (UMEED).The ceremony witnessed the presence of Block Development Council Chairman, Des Raj, BDO Ramnagar, Sarpanch Sunil Singh, and various officials from different departments.Dogra […]