J&K: Strawberry Farmer Earns Big & Creates Jobs with Govt Support!
J&K: Strawberry Farmer Earns Big & Creates Jobs with Govt Support. I have been growing strawberry for five years. Every year I increase my Kanal area. I am earning well and giving employment to 3-4 people, said a strawberry farmer in Jammu & Kashmir’s Udhampur area belonging to Thalora village. The Indian Government has provided […]
Beekeeping booms in Udhampur as favourable weather fuels apiculture surge
Udhampur, March 25, 2025 – Apiculture in Udhampur has seen a remarkable upswing this year, driven by unusually favourable climatic conditions that have created an ideal environment for honey production. Local beekeepers, including seasoned veteran Abdul Gani from Thaplal, Batote, are reaping the benefits of this natural boon, marking a promising season for the region’s […]
Government of India approves three new medical colleges for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
Srinagar, March 22, 2025 – The Government of India has greenlit the establishment of three new medical colleges in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, a move set to bolster healthcare education and services in these regions. Announced on March 21, the initiative falls under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme aimed at expanding medical education in underserved […]
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 […]