Awantipora’s Samira Jan launches J&K’s first NRLM-Supported travel agency under DAY-NRLM
Awantipora, July 16,2026-In a significant milestone for women entrepreneurship in Jammu and Kashmir, Samira Jan from Awantipora has launched the Union Territory’s first travel agency supported under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). The initiative marks a major step towards empowering rural women through sustainable self-employment and promoting entrepreneurship under the Central Government’s […]
Jammu and Kashmir intensifies anti-drug drive, LG Manoj Sinha says major crackdown underway
Srinagar, May 22,2026- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has said that the administration has intensified its fight against drug abuse and narcotics trafficking in the Union Territory, with a focused campaign aimed at dismantling supply chains, increasing awareness, and strengthening rehabilitation efforts. Speaking on the ongoing anti-drug campaign in Jammu and Kashmir, the […]
BSF organises Volleyball Tournament in Rajouri to promote sports and drug-free youth culture
Rajouri, May 22,2026- The Border Security Force (BSF), in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India (SAI), is organising a district-level volleyball tournament in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir under the Spandan – Sport for Peace and Development across the Nation initiative. The three-day tournament has brought together young athletes from across the district, […]
Umeed-Ka-Zaika cafe in Kulgam emerges as symbol of women empowerment and self-reliance
Kulgam, May 22,2026- “Umeed-Ka-Zaika,” a canteen-cum-café operated by women under the UMEED-NRLM scheme, is emerging as a shining example of self-reliance, women empowerment, and grassroots entrepreneurship in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. The initiative, launched under the UMEED–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), is providing sustainable livelihood opportunities to local women by enabling them to manage and […]
Panchari witnesses season’s first snowfall, tourists delighted
Udhampur, January 30,2026- The picturesque hills of Meer in Panchari area of Udhampur district were transformed into a breathtaking winter landscape following the season’s first major snowfall, drawing enthusiastic tourists and nature lovers from across the country. A thick blanket of fresh snow covered the surrounding hills, pine trees, and meadows, turning Panchari into a […]
Saras Mela 2026 to begin on January 31 at Kala Kendra, Jammu
Jammu, January 30,2026 -The Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission is set to organise Saras Mela 2026 from January 31 to February 9 at Kala Kendra, Jammu, aiming to promote rural entrepreneurship and strengthen market linkages for women self-help groups (SHGs). The nine-day fair will feature a wide range of handloom products, handicrafts, homemade food […]
Atal Dulloo chairs 9th JKRLM meet, pushes women-led enterprises
Kashmir, January 9,2025-Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Thursday chaired the 9th Executive Council meeting of the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM), calling for stronger credit linkages, fully functional Community Management Training Centres (CMTCs) in every district, and accelerated growth of women-led rural enterprises across the Union Territory. Emphasising financial inclusion, market access, and […]
Empowering women entrepreneurs through SHGs at SARAS Mela
Srinagar, October 18,2025: Jaipur-based specially-abled entrepreneur couple Shanti and Rekha, during an interview with KashmirLife’s correspondent Maleeha Sofi at the SARAS Mela here, told how they started and run successful textile enterprises. The entrepreneurs, having created a Self-Help Group (SHG), not only set up their own business but also guide and empower other women to […]
SARAS Mela 2025 sees record sales, becomes social revolution in J&K
Srinagar, October18,2025: SARAS Mela 2025 ended on a high note with Kerala products and Kishtwar and UP stalls selling at the peak. Organised jointly by the J&K Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (RDDPR) Department, the fair was a chance to bring into the limelight the increasing role of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in empowerment of entrepreneurship […]
SARAS Mela 2025: Empowering women entrepreneurs
Srinagar, October 09, 2025 – In a resounding endorsement of women empowerment and rural entrepreneurship, Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooperative, and Election Departments, Javid Ahmad Dar, today inaugurated the SARAS Mela at Sher-e-Kashmir Park here, hailing it as a vital platform for rural women entrepreneurs to showcase their skills, forge market linkages, and bolster livelihood opportunities. Organised by the J&K Rural Livelihoods Mission under […]