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 […]
KVK Shopian’s FLD Poultry Program lifts rural women with income and nutrition
Shopian, October 08, 2025 – The Krishi Vigyan Kendra Shopian is revolutionising rural economies by empowering farmers, particularly women, through its Backyard Poultry Farming initiative under the Front Line Demonstration (FLD) programme. This transformative effort is fostering income generation, enhancing nutritional security, and promoting self-reliance among rural households in Shopian district.Supported by the Indian Council of […]
Young innovator from Anantnag builds 500m ropeway to transport apples
Anantnag, 22 September,2025: In a remarkable display of ingenuity and resourcefulness, 26-year-old Ovais Ahmad Khan from Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir, has built a 500-meter-long ropeway using old vehicle parts to transport apple boxes from his orchard, located at a staggering altitude of 6,000 feet. This innovation is not only easing the arduous task of moving […]
Omar Abdullah pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram
Kashmir, August 1, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, honoring Mahatma Gandhi. Engaging with the charkha, a symbol of self-reliance and nonviolence, Abdullah emphasized the enduring Gandhian ideals of unity and peace. In a post on X, Abdullah wrote, “I feel humbled & privileged to have been […]
Indian Army inaugurates revitalised Yuva Centre in Dangiwacha to empower local youth
Baramulla, July 26: In a significant step towards youth empowerment and skill development in the region, the Indian Army inaugurated the newly revitalised Yuva Centre in Dangiwacha, located in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. The upgraded centre now features a Hi-Tech Computer Lab, Vocational Training Units, and Digital Learning Tools aimed at equipping the local youth […]
Empowering women of South Kashmir: ESDC Balapur marks a milestone in skill development
South Kashmir, July 2025:In a significant stride towards women empowerment in Jammu and Kashmir, the Entrepreneurship & Skill Development Centre Balapur, established on 22 July 2020, has become a catalyst for change in the lives of women from Shopian and Pulwama districts. Dedicated to fostering self-reliance, skill enhancement, and economic independence, the centre is run […]
Waseem Sharief’s lightweight tractor sparks innovation in Doda’s Kahara tehsil
Kahara, Doda, April 27, 2025 – In a remarkable display of ingenuity, Waseem Sharief, a resident of Honda village in Tehsil Kahara, Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, has designed and built a lightweight tractor, earning widespread acclaim for his contribution to local innovation. The invention, tailored to meet the needs of farmers in the hilly […]
Purple revolution transforms Jammu & Kashmir’s economy with lavender farming
JAMMU, April 15, 2025 – The Purple Revolution, driven by the CSIR-IIIM Aroma Mission, is reshaping the economic landscape of Jammu & Kashmir , turning its picturesque valleys into hubs of opportunity, prosperity, and self-reliance. As highlighted by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in his Mann Ki Baat address, lavender farming is not just a […]
Manufacturing growth in J&K boosts Aatmanirbhar vision: J&K LG Manoj Sinha
Kathua, April 14, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced a significant step toward making Jammu and Kashmir a self-reliant Union Territory, highlighting the region’s expanding manufacturing ecosystem. The statement came during the inauguration of a new manufacturing unit by Superior Polymers India Pvt Ltd in Kathua, marking a milestone in the UT’s industrial development. […]
Jammu & Kashmir embraces peace and progress under LG Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, April 13, 2025 – Jammu & Kashmir is undergoing a transformative journey, with the shadows of hartals and violence fading into a vibrant tapestry of education, employment, and peace. Under the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, the Union Territory is scripting a new narrative defined by courage, calm, and commitment to progress, earning […]