Implementation of PMSYM scheme discussed

SRINAGAR: Commissioner Secretary Labour and Employment, Saurabh Bhagat Monday stressed on the need to create awareness about Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan(PM-SYM)- the scheme meant for old age protection and social security scheme for unorganised workers. The Commissioner Secretary said that PM-SYM is a central government scheme under which the beneficiary would receive a minimum […]

Livestock to be top priority for the Government for increasing livelihood

Dairy, Fisheries, Poultry and Animal Husbandry to be promoted

SRINAGAR: In a significant decision, the state administrative council approved the Jammu and Kashmir State Livestock Breeding Policy, 2019 – the first of its kind in the State. The Policy aims to give focused attention to increase in both the production and productivity of livestock (Cattle, Sheep, Goat), Fish and poultry in the State with […]

Involve youth, women in new SHGs: Div Com to Officers

21362 SHGs functioning with 1.83 lakh members in 1949 village organizations across valley

SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan Saturday directed concerned officers to involve maximum number of youth and women while creating new Self Help Groups (SHGs) as it is a pre-requisite for poverty reduction and women empowerment. He stressed on need to make Self Help Groups (SHGs) economically more viable, sustainable so that they […]

Tech developed by University need to be commercialized for farmers, society benefit: VC SKUAST

Attends Wheat Field Day at Agriculture College Wadura

BARAMULLA: The Faculty of Agriculture of SKUAST, Kashmir Saturday organized a function on Wheat Field Day at Agriculture College Wadura Sopore. Vice Chancellor SKUAST-K, Prof.Nazir Ahmad was the chief guest at the function. Speaking on the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor spoke about the processing technologies, products, protocols, hybrid seeds and varieties of wheat that can fit […]

Director Tourism attends Conclave on Tourism Promotion

JAMMU: The 3-day Jammu & Kashmir Festival Cum Exhibition sponsored by J&K Tourism Department and supported by KECSS, Delhi and organized by RMK Arts & Research Foundation at New Delhi for promotion of Tourism in the State concluded here yesterday. Director Tourism, Jammu, O.P. Bhagat, was the chief guest at the valedictory ceremony while President […]