Women weave a path to self-reliance in Udhampur
Udhampur, October 12,2026- The Handicrafts Department in Udhampur is empowering women through skill development at a training centre in Christian Colony, Ward No. 17, where 20 women are learning the art of carpet weaving. The initiative aims to preserve traditional crafts while promoting financial independence and self-employment among women. Trainees at the centre receive a monthly […]
NRLM: Empowering Rural Women Through Self-Help Groups and Sustainable Livelihoods
JKRLM is transforming the lives of rural women by helping them build financial independence and sustainable livelihoods through Self-Help Groups (SHGs). For women like those from the Ali Sham group, joining the initiative in 2016 became the beginning of a new journey toward self-reliance. Through the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), the group received […]
Women Empowerment Through Handicrafts and Handloom
The Handicrafts Department is playing an important role in empowering women and unemployed youth through skill development and self-employment opportunities. A training programme at the Handicrafts Carpet Centre in Lariyar, Tral, is providing women and young trainees with valuable skills in traditional carpet making and handicrafts. The centre has been functioning for around one […]
PM Vishwakarma Scheme Empowers Women to Build Home-Based Businesses
The Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Scheme is creating new opportunities for artisans by providing training, financial assistance and access to modern tools and machinery. For many participants, the scheme is helping traditional skills develop into sustainable livelihood opportunities. One beneficiary shared that she has already completed an initial five-to-six-day training under the scheme and received […]
Laghu Udyami: Reasi trains beauty practitioners, rural women in tailoring
Reasi, August 30, 2026– Under the Laghu Udyami initiative, 27 candidates in Reasi have undergone hands-on training as Junior Beauty Practitioners, equipping them with skills to pursue employment opportunities or start their own enterprises in the beauty and wellness sector. Alongside this, 30 rural women in the district have received training in cutting and tailoring, […]
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 […]
Jammu & Kashmir’s transformation after Article 370
Kashmir, August 5,2026- is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its modern history. Once known primarily for security challenges and prolonged instability, the region is increasingly being associated with development, improved infrastructure, tourism growth, investment, and expanding opportunities for its people. Over the past few years, a combination of enhanced security measures, infrastructure projects, […]
JKEDI hosts interactive session for women entrepreneurs in Srinagar, focuses on innovation and startup growth
Srinagar, July 27,2026- The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) District Office Srinagar/Centre for Women Entrepreneurship–Kashmir (CWE-K) organised an interactive session for women entrepreneurs in Srinagar, aimed at fostering innovation, strengthening entrepreneurial skills, and encouraging women-led startups across the Union Territory. The session was presided over by Shradha Sharma, CEO and Founder of YourStory […]
Over 1.84 lakh women-led MSMEs drive economic transformation in Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar, July 27,2026- Women entrepreneurs are playing an increasingly significant role in Jammu & Kashmir’s economic transformation, with more than 1.84 lakh women-led Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) contributing to employment generation, innovation, and inclusive growth across the Union Territory. Backed by government initiatives, improved financial inclusion, skill development programmes, and easier access to credit, […]
Indian Army’s Inter-Village sports festival 1.0 in Gurez valley inspires youth and strengthens community bonds
Gurez,July 25,2026- The Indian Army continues to strengthen its connection with local communities through initiatives that go beyond national security. Demonstrating its commitment to youth development and social harmony, the Army organised the Inter-Village Sports Festival 1.0 in the picturesque Gurez Valley, bringing together participants from different villages in a celebration of sports, fitness, and unity. […]