JKRLM’s Umeed project boosts women’s livelihoods in Kupwara under DAY-NRLM framework
Kupwara, July 22, 2025: In a continued push toward inclusive rural development, a livelihood initiative has been launched in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) under the Umeed Project. The program is part of a broader effort to uplift women from economically marginaliSed communities through sustainable livelihood opportunities and self-reliance. The […]
DC Poonch Vikas Kundal reviews NRLM progress, stresses SHG role in boosting rural income
Poonch, May 1, 2025 – Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal, chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) in the district, with a strong focus on enhancing rural income generation through Self-Help Groups . The meeting, held to strategise the empowerment of rural communities, highlighted the pivotal […]
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) […]
Swachhta messages disseminated through LED screens in town
GANDERBAL, AUGUST 11: As part of Swachhata Pakhwada, a 15-day intensive and cleanliness drive is being undertaken by Municipal Council Ganderbal (MCG) with great enthusiasm and large scale public participation.The sanitation initiative which started on 1st August, 2024 will continue for 15 days and will culminate with the celebrations of Independence Day 2024. The fortnight […]
Training & Distribution of Dhingri Mushroom Spawn Held in Galigadh, Trigam block of Kishtwar
KISHTWAR, JUNE 25: A training and distribution camp for Dhingri Mushroom Spawn was successfully conducted today at Galigadh area in the Trigam Block of district Kishtwar under the auspices of the Chief Agriculture Officer of Kishtwar, Amjad Hussain Malik.The initiative was carried out in the presence of Block Development Officer Trigam, Chandan Manhas, following directives […]
Empowering rural women: Dr. Hema Tripathi’s guidance on SHGs in Reasi
Dr. Hema Tripathi, the Associate Director of Extension, recently guided rural women in Reasi on the formation of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and the broader topic of women empowerment. During the session, Dr. Tripathi emphasised the importance of SHGs as a vital tool for fostering financial independence, enhancing social support networks, and driving community development. She […]
RDD organizes 2 day capacity building training workshop on VRPR, GPDP
SRINAGAR, JUNE 06: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, on Thursday had an interactive session with Self Help Group (SHGs) and other participants of two day UT level capacity building and training workshop on Village Poverty Reduction Plan (VPRP) and Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) at TRC Srinagar.Dr Shahid, […]
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 […]