Udhampur hosts bicycle rally for drug-free life, flagged off by DC Saloni Rai
Udhampur, March 19, 2025- A bicycle rally aimed at promoting a drug-free life was organised by the Patwar Association in Udhampur. The event, which saw enthusiastic participation from community members, was flagged off by District Commissioner Saloni Rai from Jakhani Chowk. The rally underscored the importance of raising awareness about the perils of drug abuse […]
Indian railways explores new rail links and expansion in Jammu and Kashmir
Kashmir I March 19, 2025– Indian Railways has recently initiated five surveys in Jammu and Kashmir to enhance connectivity across the Union Territory, with a focus on hilly and border areas. These efforts include plans for four new rail lines and the doubling of an existing section, as announced by Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in […]
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) […]
Women in Udhampur embrace empowerment through government schemes
Udhampur| March 08, 2025 On this International Women’s Day, the spotlight shines on the women of Udhampur district in Jammu & Kashmir, who are steadily carving paths to self-reliance and empowerment through transformative government initiatives. Schemes such as Self Help Groups , the National Rural Livelihood Mission , and the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme […]
Udhampur DC appeals to residents to register for PMAY housing scheme
Udhampur, J&K | March 07, 2025 Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai has announced that surveys are currently underway for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir. The initiative aims to provide affordable housing to eligible beneficiaries in both rural and urban areas of the district. Call for […]
A farmer’s hope: Government schemes and rain revive Udhampur’s strawberry fields
In the quiet village of Chai, nestled in Udhampur district, Rashpal Singh tills the land with a renewed sense of purpose. A strawberry farmer by trade, Rashpal embodies the resilience of rural Jammu and Kashmir, where agriculture remains the backbone of life. For years, he and his fellow farmers faced the unpredictable whims of nature, […]
DC reviews heritage site restoration and phase-III project identification in Udhampur
UDHAMPUR, FEBRUARY 18 – A meeting of the District Level Coordination-cum-Implementation Committee for the revival, restoration, preservation, and maintenance of architectural and heritage sites was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai. The meeting primarily focused on identifying heritage projects for execution under Phase-III, while also reviewing the progress of previously approved heritage […]
Udhampur woman connects with Self Help Group, makes profits from her mushroom farming business
I have been doing Mushroom farming for three years, said a female in Udhampur district of Jammu & Kashmir. There are more ladies who work with me. I am grateful to this Government and the Department of Agriculture J&K who supported us and showed us the way to farming mushrooms. A Government official stated that […]
J&K’s farmers in Udhampur staying self-reliant through PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana
We get money from the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana and from that money seeds are bought, said a farmer in Udhampur area of Jammu and Kashmir. Thus, when in need, we are able to buy stuff for our farming requirements. The funding helps us in many ways to stay self reliant, said the […]
PM Awas Yojana brings joy & hope in the lives of homeless in Udhampur
In the rural areas of Udhampur, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is transforming lives by turning long-cherished dreams of homeownership into reality. This initiative is particularly significant for people in remote and underserved regions, where the aspiration for a permanent, safe, and comfortable home often seemed out of reach due to economic and infrastructural […]