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 […]
Horticulture department empowers women under Lakhpati Didi Mission
Jammu, December 16,2025-In a significant move towards women’s empowerment and financial independence, the Horticulture Department of Jammu and Kashmir has launched a 30-day skill development training programme under the Prime Minister’s Lakhpati Didi Initiative. The programme aims to equip women with practical skills to generate sustainable livelihoods from local produce. The training focuses on hands-on […]
CM Omar Abdullah applauds forest department at Van Mahotsav 2025
SRINAGAR, JULY 28: As part of the Van Mahotsav 2025 celebrations, the Chief Minister visited an exhibition showcasing forest produce and value-added forest products. The event, organized by the Forest Department, highlighted innovative approaches to forest conservation and sustainable livelihood practices. The Chief Minister took a detailed tour of the stalls, which featured a wide […]