BSF organises Volleyball Tournament in Rajouri to promote sports and drug-free youth culture
Rajouri, May 22,2026- The Border Security Force (BSF), in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India (SAI), is organising a district-level volleyball tournament in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir under the Spandan – Sport for Peace and Development across the Nation initiative. The three-day tournament has brought together young athletes from across the district, […]
Umeed-Ka-Zaika cafe in Kulgam emerges as symbol of women empowerment and self-reliance
Kulgam, May 22,2026- “Umeed-Ka-Zaika,” a canteen-cum-café operated by women under the UMEED-NRLM scheme, is emerging as a shining example of self-reliance, women empowerment, and grassroots entrepreneurship in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. The initiative, launched under the UMEED–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), is providing sustainable livelihood opportunities to local women by enabling them to manage and […]
Poonch’s Sehrish Mushtaq launches AI-Powered handmade gift startup
Poonch, March 3,2026- In the remote Gundi area of #Poonch district, 16-year-old Sehrish Mushtaq is emerging as a symbol of digital empowerment and youth entrepreneurship. A Class 10 student with big dreams, Sehrish has successfully launched her own handmade gift venture by leveraging digital tools and artificial intelligence to market and sell her products online. […]
Herbal soaps & shampoos venture by Suraya Shafi
Aishmuqam, February 10,2026-Turning her education into a path for self-reliance, Suraya Shafi from Ainoo, Aishmuqam has launched a home-based venture producing herbal soaps and shampoos, inspiring local youth to embrace entrepreneurship. The initiative highlights how knowledge, innovation, and determination can create livelihood opportunities while promoting sustainable and eco-friendly products. Suraya’s venture focuses on using natural […]
Twin sisters from Srinagar exemplify self-reliance and determination
Srinagar, December 14,2025:In an inspiring example of resilience and self-reliance, twin sisters Fatima and Soliha from Srinagar are quietly redefining courage through hard work, education, and entrepreneurship. Amid personal and social challenges, the sisters have taken responsibility for their family’s well-being while continuing to pursue their individual aspirations. With no brother to depend on, the […]
Indian government aims to empower 2.33 lakh rural women with Lakhpati Didi initiative
New Delhi, March 11, 2025 – The Indian government has announced an ambitious plan to bring 2.33 lakh potential Lakhpati Didi households into the “lakhpati fold” over the next two years, building on the success of a program aimed at empowering rural women. As of now, 29,000 households have already achieved this milestone, earning an […]