UMEED scheme empowers rural women in Kathua, boosts self-employment
Kathua, In a significant step towards promoting self-employment and women empowerment, the UMEED Scheme is enabling rural women in Kathua district to earn sustainable livelihoods through collective entrepreneurship. Under the initiative, a self-help group (SHG) comprising around 100 women from Village Palli has successfully ventured into small-scale businesses such as pickle-making and vegetable processing. These […]
J&K government committed to business-friendly environment, Says CM Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, April 21, 2025 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reaffirmed the Jammu and Kashmir government’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment, emphasising policies to attract investment, streamline regulations, and boost economic growth. Speaking at a high-level industry meet in Srinagar, Abdullah outlined his administration’s vision to position J&K as a hub for […]
Self Help Group women cultivating sustainable futures with UMEED in Kupwara
In the verdant valleys of Kupwara, women from marginalised communities are scripting a story of resilience and empowerment through Self-Help Groups under the UMEED scheme of the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM). These groups are not only fostering financial independence but also cultivating sustainable futures by launching eco-friendly businesses and promoting community development. […]
UMEED Initiative empowers J&K Women: From Livelihood Struggles to Pursuing Individual Ventures
We were not aware of how to earn our livelihood before 2018, said a woman in Jammu & Kashmir. We did small work but it was never enough to support our living. So in 2018 we associated with UMEED. We got loans and started our own small shop catering to ladies requirements and cosmetics. The […]
Empowering women in Akhnoor: Building financial independence through spice production
In the scenic region of Akhnoor, Jammu and Kashmir, a silent revolution is taking place. Women, traditionally seen as homemakers, are now stepping into the world of entrepreneurship, driven by the support of the Umeed Scheme and the Horticulture Department. These initiatives have played a pivotal role in not only uplifting women’s financial status but […]