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 […]
Awantipora Woman Uses NRLM Support to Promote Kashmir Tourism and Women Empowerment
Sumera Hamid, an Entrepreneur in Awantipora, Jammu & Kashmir started a business of Travel & Tours through NRLM. We have benefited greatly from NRLM; we were educated young women, yet we never used to step out of the house. Because previously, we hadn’t found a platform where we could demonstrate our capabilities to […]
Anantnag’s dairy revolution: A symbol of badalta Kashmir
Kashmir, June 2,2026- Anantnag’s dairy sector is witnessing remarkable progress, with milk production reaching nearly 8 lakh litres per day, making it one of the key contributors to Jammu & Kashmir’s rural economy. The transformation is being driven not only by improved infrastructure and government support but also by the active participation of local communities. […]
JKEDI boosts entrepreneurship, trains 258 under RAMP across J&K
Kashmir, December 18,2025:The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) has successfully concluded the fourth batch of Management Development Programmes (MDPs) under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme across 13 districts of the Union Territory. The RAMP scheme is funded by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, […]
Naya J&K on the global stage: ₹13.5 crore sales at IITF 2025
Kashmir, 28 November 2025 — Jammu & Kashmir made a remarkable impression at the India International Trade Fair 2025, with its pavilion generating ₹13.50 crore in sales and attracting over 6,000 business leads. The showcase highlighted the Union Territory’s vibrant crafts, agro-products, and rapidly expanding entrepreneurial ecosystem, marking a milestone for Naya Jammu & Kashmir. […]
Aamina Rashid: Milking empowerment in Kupwara
Kupwara, October 25, 2025: In a remarkable example of women-led entrepreneurship, Aamina Rashid from Handwara is transforming rural livelihoods through her Dairy Farmer Producer Organization (FPO), which has united over 180 women across the region. Her initiative, rooted in the heart of Kupwara district, collects more than 500 liters of milk daily, creating a sustainable […]
SARAS Mela 2025: Empowering women entrepreneurs
Srinagar, October 09, 2025 – In a resounding endorsement of women empowerment and rural entrepreneurship, Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooperative, and Election Departments, Javid Ahmad Dar, today inaugurated the SARAS Mela at Sher-e-Kashmir Park here, hailing it as a vital platform for rural women entrepreneurs to showcase their skills, forge market linkages, and bolster livelihood opportunities. Organised by the J&K Rural Livelihoods Mission under […]
Women from across India gather for Saras Mela at Srinagar’s Umeed marketplace
Kashmir, October 6,2025-The city of Srinagar, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, recently witnessed a vibrant celebration of women entrepreneurship and artisanal craftsmanship through the Saras Mela 2025, held at the Umeed Marketplace. The event brought together women from different corners of India, creating a unique platform to showcase talent, foster economic […]
Saras Mela 2025: Crafting unity in Srinagar’s autumn glow
Srinagar, October 5, 2025-Nestled in the heart of Kashmir’s autumnal splendor, the Sher-i-Kashmir Park in #Srinagar has become a vibrant canvas for the #SarasMela, a grand showcase of India’s rural artistry and resilience. From October 4 to 14, 2025, this 11-day festival, organised by the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM) under the Deen […]
From dreamers to doers: Mission YUVA fuels J&K’s entrepreneurial surge
Srinagar, June 30, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir’s youth are at the heart of a transformative entrepreneurial revolution with the launch of Mission YUVA (Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan). Unveiled by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on June 28, 2025, at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, this ambitious initiative targets the creation of 1.37 […]