J&K LG Shri Manoj Sinha distributes appointment letters to NoKs of terror victims in Baramulla
On July 13, 2025, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha distributed appointment letters to the next of kin (NoKs) of terror victims at the North Campus, University of Kashmir, in Delina, Baramulla. This significant event underscores the administration’s commitment to delivering justice and support to families affected by terrorism, aligning with broader efforts […]
LG Manoj Sinha: Blending compassion with impactful governance in Jammu & Kashmir
Kashmir, 20 June,2025- assuming office as Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir in August 2020, Manoj Sinha has charted a transformative course for the Union Territory, blending empathy, humility, and results-driven leadership. His pragmatic, people-centric approach has prioritized stability, development, and trust-building in a region long scarred by conflict. Departing from polarized political rhetoric, Sinha’s […]
Kashmir’s Saffron Queen Goes Global
Pampore, Jammu and Kashmir, June 14, 2025 – Noushaba Jeelani, widely recognized as the ‘Saffron Queen of Kashmir,’ has redefined the saffron industry with her brand Noush, blending cultural heritage with a mission of women’s empowerment. By exporting premium, GI-tagged Kashmiri saffron to Europe and the Middle East, Jeelani has revitalized a traditional crop while […]
J&K marriage assistance scheme empowers 15,000 families with Rs 75 crore disbursement
Srinagar, April 21, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir government has disbursed Rs 74.83 crore to 14,965 underprivileged families in the Kashmir division under the State Marriage Assistance Scheme (SMAS) during the 2024–25 financial year, enabling economically disadvantaged households to celebrate marriages with dignity. This impactful social welfare program, lauded as a model of empowerment, […]
Roots of Change: SHG women cultivating sustainable futures in Kupwara
Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir, April 21, 2025 – Women in Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission in Kupwara District are driving transformative change through innovative livelihood generation and sustainable practices. Operating under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), JKRLM has empowered over 91,445 SHGs across Jammu […]
Over 3.5 lakh women avail free bus service in Jammu and Kashmir in first week
Jammu and Kashmir, April 19, 2025 – In a groundbreaking move for women’s empowerment, the free bus service launched on April 1, 2025, in Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed an overwhelming response, with over 3.5 lakh women utilizing the initiative within its first week. The scheme, designed to enhance women’s mobility, promote gender equality, and […]
Lakhpati didis and SRLMs to discuss rural prosperity in post-budget webinar
New Delhi, April 3, 2025 — The Ministry of Rural Development is set to host the third instalment of its Post-Budget Consultation Series, focusing on the transformative Rural Prosperity and Resilience Programme. The webinar, scheduled for April 4, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., will be chaired by Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh, Secretary of the Ministry, and […]
J&K Dy CM Surinder Choudhary launches free bus service for women in Jammu
Jammu, April 1, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary launched the Free Bus Service for Women in Jammu, a landmark initiative aimed at promoting women’s empowerment and enhancing accessible mobility across the region. The scheme, which kicked off on April 1, 2025, allows women to travel free of cost on all […]
Omar Abdullah unveils free bus service: A boost for women’s empowerment in J&K
Srinagar, April 1, 2025 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah flagged off a groundbreaking initiative, the Free Bus Service for Women, across Jammu and Kashmir. Starting today, women in the region can travel free of cost on all Smart City and State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) buses, marking a significant step toward women’s empowerment, accessible mobility, […]
Kashmir University empowers women with entrepreneurial skills and financial literacy in two-week upskilling programme
Srinagar, March 29, 2025 – Kashmir University’s Centre for Capacity Building and Skill Development successfully concluded a transformative two-week upskilling programme aimed at empowering women with essential entrepreneurial skills and financial literacy. The initiative, which wrapped up, marks a significant step towards fostering economic independence and self-reliance among women trainees in Jammu and Kashmir. The […]