Empowering Women Through Sozni Embroidery at Handicrafts Centre in Jammu & Kashmir
Empowering Women Through Sozni Embroidery at Handicrafts Centre in Jammu & Kashmir This Centre in Tral has been established by the Handicrafts Department, Jammu & Kashmir. The centre has been running for two years and it is in its third year now. We are doing Sozni embroidery. We are eighteen of us here. We learnt […]
Workshop on women empowerment held at Garhi, Udhampur
Udhampur, April 10 , 2025 – The District Administration Udhampur, in partnership with We Care NGO, organised a workshop on women empowerment today at Garhi, aimed at uplifting women through skill development and economic independence. The event saw enthusiastic participation from members of Self Help Groups under the JKRLM UMEED scheme, a flagship program promoting […]
J&K receives Rs 10.42 Cr under Mission Shakti in two years
Srinagar, April 07, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir has been allocated Rs 10.42 crore over the past two years under the Government of India’s Mission Shakti scheme, aimed at empowering women and enhancing their safety and support systems. Official data from the Ministry of Women and Child Development reveals that this funding has supported the […]
Over 28,000 women in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh thrive through government empowerment schemes
Srinagar, April 5, 2025 – The Government of India’s women empowerment schemes have uplifted over 28,000 women in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, paving the way for stronger, more resilient communities, according to the Ministry of Women and Child Development. These initiatives, focused on fostering financial independence, education, and skill development, are driving transformative change […]
Sankalp hub empowers women with awareness programme at AWC Mugmarg, Shopian
Shopian, April 5, 2025 – The Sankalp Hub for Empowerment of Women Shopian organised a significant awareness programme at the Anganwadi Centre in Mugmarg, Zainapora, Shopian, aimed at uplifting women through education and access to welfare initiatives. The event, held yesterday, focused on informing local women about various government schemes, helpline numbers, and opportunities designed […]
Earning ₹1500 & Gaining Independence: J&K Young Women in Narastan Tral Empowered by Pashmina Work
Earning ₹1500 & Gaining Independence: J&K Young Women in Narastan Tral Empowered by Pashmina Work We are working here since four years in the Pashmina Centre loacted in Narastan, Tral, Jammu & Kashmir. We get a monthly stipend of Rs 1500, informed a young female worker. Other young women at the centre said they get […]
Empowering women, transforming lives: Haleema’s inspiring dairy farming journey in Budgam
Budgam, April 3, 2025 -In Shalina, BK Pora, Budgam district, Haleema has emerged as a symbol of resilience and self-reliance, carving a path to success through her dairy farming venture. Her journey, fuelled by determination and an entrepreneurial spirit, inspires women entrepreneurs across the Kashmir Valley, showcasing the transformative impact of women-led businesses in rural […]
J&K: Gutroo Village Women in Tral Start Learning & Earning Through Papier Mache Handicrafts
J&K: Gutroo Village Women in Tral Start Learning & Earning Through Papier Mache Handicrafts The Handicrafts Department started a Centre here in Gutroo, Tral. The centre has been functioning for two years. We have received training in the art work of Papier Mache, informed female art workers in the centre. We want to use this […]
Empowering Rural Artisans: Mission UMEED’s handmade products shine at Jammu airport store
Jammu, March 29, 2025 – Travellers passing through Jammu Airport now have a unique opportunity to explore and purchase an exquisite range of handmade products crafted by the talented women of Self-Help Groups under the Mission UMEED initiative. From intricate jewellery to eco-friendly jute bags, macrame creations, crewel-embroidered bags, and delicate paper mache items, the […]
JKRLM (UMEED) Shopian, AYUSH shopian organise free medical camp for women SHG members
Shopian, March 26, 2025 – In a significant initiative to support women’s health, the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission under the UMEED scheme, in collaboration with AYUSH Shopian, organised a free medical camp for the Self-Help Group women members in Shopian district. The event, held on March 25, 2025, aimed to provide essential healthcare […]