PM Vishwakarma Scheme Empowers Women to Build Home-Based Businesses
The Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Scheme is creating new opportunities for artisans by providing training, financial assistance and access to modern tools and machinery. For many participants, the scheme is helping traditional skills develop into sustainable livelihood opportunities. One beneficiary shared that she has already completed an initial five-to-six-day training under the scheme and received […]
Over 3.20 lakh job seekers registered on J&K’s employment portal as of August 2026
Kashmir , September 25,2026– More than 3.20 lakh job seekers stand registered on Jammu and Kashmir’s employment portal as of August 31, 2026, according to official data placed on record by the government. The figures reaffirm the portal’s role as the principal digital interface through which the Union Territory’s unemployed youth engage with the Department […]
Laghu Udyami: Reasi trains beauty practitioners, rural women in tailoring
Reasi, August 30, 2026– Under the Laghu Udyami initiative, 27 candidates in Reasi have undergone hands-on training as Junior Beauty Practitioners, equipping them with skills to pursue employment opportunities or start their own enterprises in the beauty and wellness sector. Alongside this, 30 rural women in the district have received training in cutting and tailoring, […]
DC Samba Ayushi Sudan reviews Mission YUVA progress, pushes for faster implementation and youth self-employment
Samba, August 6, 2026- Deputy Commissioner Samba, Ayushi Sudan, reviewed the progress of Mission YUVA, emphasizing the need for stronger coordination among departments, faster implementation, and enhanced support mechanisms to create sustainable self-employment opportunities for the youth. During the review meeting, the Deputy Commissioner directed officials to work in close coordination to ensure the timely […]
Seven years of transformation after Article 370
Kashmir, August 5,2026-Seven years after the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu & Kashmir continues to witness significant changes across multiple sectors, with improvements in security, infrastructure, tourism, connectivity, education, healthcare, and economic development. The constitutional changes introduced on 5 August 2019 marked a new administrative phase for the region, and the years since have seen […]
Jammu & Kashmir’s transformation after Article 370
Kashmir, August 5,2026- is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its modern history. Once known primarily for security challenges and prolonged instability, the region is increasingly being associated with development, improved infrastructure, tourism growth, investment, and expanding opportunities for its people. Over the past few years, a combination of enhanced security measures, infrastructure projects, […]
LG Manoj Sinha reviews rehabilitation scheme for drug abuse victims; pilot to begin in two most-affected districts
Srinagar, July 14,2026- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the proposed Rehabilitation and Socio-Economic Reintegration Scheme for Drug Abuse Victims, 2026, a comprehensive initiative aimed at establishing a convergence-based framework for the rehabilitation and social reintegration of individuals recovering from substance use disorders across Jammu and Kashmir. The […]
Bandipora administration empowers youth through #NunChaiTalks, promotes innovation and self-employment
Bandipora, July 10,2026- In a significant initiative aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and youth empowerment, the District Administration Bandipora is continuing to inspire young minds through its flagship platform #NunChaiTalks, encouraging them to become innovators, entrepreneurs, and job creators. The interactive platform serves as a bridge between aspiring youth, successful entrepreneurs, subject experts, and government officials, providing […]
Jashn-e-Kupwara inspires youth as students explore Indian Army displays and local talent
Kupwara, June 28,2026-The vibrant Jashn-e-Kupwara celebration has emerged as a platform for inspiration, learning, and youth engagement, with students expressing excitement after exploring the diverse exhibitions, workshops, and Indian Army displays at the event. Sharing her experience, a student said that the festival provided valuable exposure and an opportunity to witness the immense talent and […]
Shopian job fair connects 500 youth with top employers
Shopian, June 24,2026- In a major push towards youth empowerment and employment generation, the District Employment and Counselling Centre (DE&CC) Shopian organized a Job Fair that witnessed enthusiastic participation from more than 500 young job seekers from across the district. The event brought together 20 reputed companies and employers, offering a wide range of employment […]