Young girls in village Tahab, Pulwama join Tilla embroidery centre to meet their expenses
A plain shawl is not so attractive as compared to a shawl with embroidery work. There are 20 females here in Tahab village, Pulwama. We have come here to earn, said a Till work embroiderer. Girls’ expenses are very high. We thought why should we sit at home idle. It is better that we earn […]
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 SHG : RAMP scheme awareness programme in Poonch
Poonch, March 12, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute in collaboration with the Rural Development Department organised an Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme today in Poonch. The event targeted the beneficiaries of Self-Help Groups under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission and focused on raising awareness about the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance scheme, a […]
Budget Is “Love Letter” to people Of J&K: CM Omar Abdullah
Jammu, | March 08, 2025 Omar Abdullah Praises Budget as Inclusive Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has hailed the region’s latest budget as a “love letter” to its people. Speaking at a press conference, he emphasised that the budget was crafted to serve all residents of J&K, regardless of their political affiliations or […]
Free bus rides: A special gift for women on International Women’s Day
Jammu | March 08, 2025 In a heartwarming gesture to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, women across Jammu & Kashmir and various Indian cities are being offered free bus rides today, March 08, as a tribute to their contributions and resilience. This initiative, embraced by multiple state transport authorities, underscores a growing tradition of honouring […]
Lakhpati Didi scheme to empower 40,000 women in J&K, says Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir | March 08, 2025 On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has spotlighted the transformative potential of the Lakhpati Didi Scheme, announcing that the government will extend assistance to 40,000 women across the Union Territory. This ambitious initiative aims to uplift rural women, enhancing […]
Sheetal Devi: J&K’s armless archer shines bright on International Women’s Day
Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir | March 08, 2025 In the rugged hills of Kishtwar, where the wind whispers through pine and the Chenab River carves its ancient path, a star burns brighter than most. Sheetal Devi, an 18-year-old daughter of Jammu & Kashmir, has strung her bow with threads of courage and loosed arrows of […]
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 […]
International Women’s Day celebration with Buddha Art & Painting by J&K LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu and Kashmir I March 08, 2025 On International Women’s Day, a special event hosted by Buddha Art & Painting brings together art enthusiasts, creators, and advocates to honour the remarkable contributions of women in shaping humanity’s future. Held on March 08, 2025, this occasion underscores the theme of Nari Shakti—women’s strength—and its profound influence […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah unveils welfare measures for women’s empowerment in 2025-26 budget
JammuI March 07, 2025 Empowering Women Through Budget Initiatives Chief Minister Omar Abdullah unveiled a series of welfare measures aimed at uplifting women during the ongoing budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. Presenting the 2025-26 budget, the first under his leadership since assuming office in October 2024, Abdullah emphasised gender-inclusive policies to […]