Scientific beekeeping training for SHG women | JKRLM
Kashmir, August 24,2026- In a fresh push under the ongoing JKRLM Beekeeping Training drive for SHG members, Mission Director of the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM), Dr. Shubhra Sharma, inaugurated a five-day Capacity Building Programme on Scientific Beekeeping and Honey Value Addition, running from August 23 to 27, 2026. Organised as part of the […]
LG Manoj Sinha: Agriculture, the next big frontier for youth
Kashmir, August 21, 2026- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha opened a series of facilities at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Jammu and started the Startup Outreach Programme under JKCIP. The event brought together researchers, inventors, young entrepreneurs and farmers from over the Jammu region. The facilities that were opened included the Unnati Girls […]
Rural women in Udhampur empowered through Samarth Scheme Wool processing and handloom training
Udhampur, August 7,2026- Rural women in Udhampur are taking significant strides toward economic empowerment through the Government of India’s Samarth Scheme, as a month-long wool processing and handloom training programme is helping them acquire valuable skills for sustainable livelihoods. Organised by the Sheep Husbandry Department, the training programme has brought together 30 rural women, providing […]
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, […]
Awantipora’s Samira Jan launches J&K’s first NRLM-Supported travel agency under DAY-NRLM
Awantipora, July 16,2026-In a significant milestone for women entrepreneurship in Jammu and Kashmir, Samira Jan from Awantipora has launched the Union Territory’s first travel agency supported under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). The initiative marks a major step towards empowering rural women through sustainable self-employment and promoting entrepreneurship under the Central Government’s […]
Border women of Marheen turn entrepreneurs, launch organic turmeric and spice unit under ODOP scheme
Kathua, July 8,2026- In a remarkable example of women-led entrepreneurship and rural empowerment, women from the border village of Changi in Marheen, Kathua district, have launched an organic turmeric and spice grinding unit under the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme, marking a first for the region. Established with the support of the Department of […]
Udhampur woman builds successful organic spice brand with government support
Udhampur, June 14,2026- Avilasha Salaria, a woman entrepreneur from Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, has emerged as a successful business owner by establishing and expanding her organic spice manufacturing venture with support from a government horticulture scheme. Starting with a vision to promote quality organic products and generate local employment, Salaria launched her spice manufacturing […]
JKEDI Kishtwar empowers women entrepreneurs
Kishtwar, June 2- The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute organised an awareness programme in Kishtwar to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment among women. The programme witnessed participation of more than 30 women, who were sensitised about various opportunities in entrepreneurship and skill-based livelihood generation. Officials briefed the participants on Central and Union Territory-level schemes, including […]
Jammu and Kashmir intensifies anti-drug drive, LG Manoj Sinha says major crackdown underway
Srinagar, May 22,2026- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has said that the administration has intensified its fight against drug abuse and narcotics trafficking in the Union Territory, with a focused campaign aimed at dismantling supply chains, increasing awareness, and strengthening rehabilitation efforts. Speaking on the ongoing anti-drug campaign in Jammu and Kashmir, the […]