JKRLM–UMEED empowers 533 women in Jammu’s Bishnah, ‘Pragati’ FPO achieves ₹31 lakh turnover
Jammu, August 7, 2026– In a remarkable example of women-led rural entrepreneurship, 533 women from Rattanal village in Bishnah, Jammu, have successfully transformed locally grown spices and rice into value-added products under the ‘Pragati’ Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO), supported by the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM)–UMEED. By leveraging local agricultural produce and adopting modern […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha calls for nature-based solutions to build climate-resilient Himalayas
Srinagar, August 4,2026- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) conference on “Nature-Based Solutions for Enhanced Climate Resilience and Livelihood in Himalayas,” where he emphasized the need to integrate Nature-based Solutions (NbS) into development planning to ensure a sustainable and resilient future for the Himalayan region. Addressing the conference, […]
DC Samba promotes sustainable livelihoods with SHG Kiosks launch
Samba, February 25,2026: Deputy Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan inaugurated kiosks set up for Women Self-Help Groups under the flagship Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative at the revered Chichi Mata Temple, aiming to promote income generation and sustainable livelihoods for women in the district. The initiative seeks to provide a dedicated platform to women entrepreneurs […]
100 women SHG in Palli boosts rural entrepreneurship
Jammu, February 19,2026- In a remarkable example of grassroots women empowerment, a 100-member Self-Help Group (SHG) in Nihalpur village of Palli block is leading a wave of rural entrepreneurship under the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission through its flagship UMEED initiative. The women-led SHG has come together with a shared vision of financial independence […]
Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 launched in Poonch to boost community development
Poonch , Feburary 3,2026: The NITI Aayog has launched Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 in the Mankote Aspirational Block of Poonch district, aiming to accelerate holistic community development and promote sustainable livelihood opportunities in the region. The initiative focuses on achieving scheme saturation, improving socio-economic indicators, and ensuring last-mile delivery of government welfare programmes. Special emphasis is […]
Jammu horticulture department empowers tribal youth livelihoods
Jammu, 24 January 2026: The Department of Horticulture, Jammu, in collaboration with district offices, organised an awareness and training programme for the tribal community, focusing on government schemes aimed at livelihood and employment generation. The programme was held at the Gujjar Desh Charitable Trust Office, Channi Himmat. The programme highlighted key horticulture schemes, including JKCIP, […]
Pulwama blooms: Seminar spurs medicinal plant conservation & growth
Pulwama, October 23, 2025 – In a bid to harness the untapped potential of Jammu and Kashmir’s rich biodiversity, the J&K Medicinal Plants Board, in collaboration with the Directorate of AYUSH, J&K, organised a one-day seminar today on “Promoting Conservation, Cultivation, and Entrepreneurship in Medicinal Plants” at the Government Degree College in Pulwama. The event, […]
Craft city Srinagar: Weaving Kashmir’s soul in october
Srinagar, October 5, 2025 – This October, Craft City Srinagar will come alive with stories of hands that create magic, as the Handicrafts and Handloom Department launches the ‘Know Your Artisan’ campaign, a vibrant celebration of Kashmir’s timeless artistry under the ‘Soulful Kashmir’ brand. The immersive series invites the public to connect directly with national award-winning artisans, […]
J&K Cooperative Department inks MoUs with NCEL, NCOL, BBSSL for growth
Jammu, October 3, 2025 – In a significant push towards fostering #SahakarSeSamriddhi (Prosperity Through Cooperation), the Department of Cooperatives, #JammuAndKashmir, organized a one-day Stakeholders Meet at the Convention Centre in Jammu today. The event culminated in the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with three prominent multi-state cooperative societies—National Cooperative Export Limited (NCEL), National Cooperative […]
Shopian advances ‘Sewa Parv’ with focus on sustainable livelihoods and public welfare
Shopian, 23 September , 2025: As part of ongoing #SewaParv 2025 celebrations, Shopian district organised a series of initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable livelihoods, public welfare, and community engagement. The events included demonstrations in sheep husbandry, nutrition awareness sessions, anti-plastic campaigns, and cleanliness drives across the district. Officials highlighted that these activities are designed to […]