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 […]
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 […]
LG Manoj Sinha Honours 32 Women Leaders, Calls for Women-Led Development in Jammu & Kashmir
I believe that today’s occasion—I would indeed call it a historic occasion. We can call this a revolutionary moment—one that will likely determine the direction of the future. We are honouring 32 extraordinary women who, over the past six months, have kept the torch of courage, creativity, and leadership burning with complete dedication, […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha leads Sewa Parv in Reasi, promoting health, sustainability, and women’s empowerment
Katra, 28 September , 2025 – In a vibrant display of community spirit and collective commitment to service, the Sewa Parv event unfolded today at the sacred foothills of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, organised jointly by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and the Reasi District Administration. The event was graced by Lieutenant […]
SKUAST-Jammu’s 9th Convocation: LG Manoj Sinha’s Call for Sustainable Agriculture
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the 9th Convocation Ceremony of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST)-Jammu, celebrating the institution’s 25th anniversary. The event highlighted academic excellence, agricultural innovation, and the pivotal role of women in reshaping Jammu and Kashmir’s agrarian landscape. LG Sinha outlined a forward-looking vision for agriculture, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and […]
LG Manoj Sinha hails women-led agricultural innovation at SKUAST-Jammu
JAMMU, August 5, 2025: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha emphasized the pivotal role of women in transforming the agriculture and allied sectors during his address at the 9th Convocation Ceremony of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-Jammu). Highlighting the theme of women-led development, Sinha lauded the contributions of Nari Shakti (women power) in driving innovation, enhancing […]
JKRLM’s Umeed project boosts women’s livelihoods in Kupwara under DAY-NRLM framework
Kupwara, July 22, 2025: In a continued push toward inclusive rural development, a livelihood initiative has been launched in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) under the Umeed Project. The program is part of a broader effort to uplift women from economically marginaliSed communities through sustainable livelihood opportunities and self-reliance. The […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha felicitates women trainees in South Kashmir
Srinagar, July 12, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha attended the valedictory function of the women’s vocational training course at Army Goodwill School Balapur, Shopian, and felicitated women trainees who completed their Vocational Training and Life Enhancement Skills Courses at six Entrepreneurship and Livelihood Enhancement Centres in Shopian, Pulwama, Kulgam, Budgam, Anantnag, and Pampore.The […]