UMEED turning wheel of transformation for J&K women: Govt
Says scheme helps women to become progressive, self-sufficient entrepreneurs
SRINAGAR: The Government on Friday said that the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) was creating sustainable livelihood opportunities and nurturing the rural women to make them self-sufficient and enjoy a decent quality of life. JKRLM also known as UMEED is turning the wheel of transformation for J&K women to become progressive and self-employed […]
Secretary Tourism meets Pahalgam Hoteliers Club
Discusses modalities for promoting Pahalgam as preferred winter destination
SRINAGAR: Secretary, Tourism, Sarmad Hafeez, Friday held a meeting with Pahalgam Hoteliers Club to discuss modalities and arrangements for making Pahalgam vibrant throughout the winter season so that Pahalgam emerges as one of the finest winter destinations in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting had deliberate discussion on several issues and strategies as well needed to […]
VC SKUAST-K inaugurates 2 Walnut Processing Units at Zirhama, Sogam
KUPWARA: The Vice Chancellor SKUAST-K, Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai on Thursday inaugurated two Model Hi-Tech Walnut Processing Units (WPUs) at Sogam and Zirhama in Kupwara district. The units were inaugurated in presence of galaxy of officers, DDC Member, BDC chairperson and local farmers. Addressing the function at Sogam, the Vice Chancellor (VC), said that it […]
Dir Agri inaugurates Soil Testing Laboratory at Shadipora
Bandipora: The Director Agriculture Kashmir Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal on Thursday inaugurated a village level soil testing laboratory at Shadipora Sumbal in Bandipora. The laboratory was established under centrally sponsored scheme (NMSA) during 2021-22. Addressing a large gathering of farmers at the inaugural event of village level soil testing laboratory, the Director reiterated the department’s commitment […]
SKUAST- K, KVK holds Mega Fruit, Kissan Mela at Shopian
SHOPIAN: Sher-i-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology (SKUAST)- Kashmir on Tuesday organized a Mega Fruit and Kisan Mela at Old Fruit Mandi, Shopian. The event was organised in collaboration with KVK, District Administration Shopian. The farmers, rural youth and young entrepreneurs from different villages of South Kashmir districts participated in the event along with […]
Dir JKEDI reviews preparedness of district Ganderbal for B2V4 programme
SRINAGAR: The Director Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) Ajaz Ahmad Bhat on Tuesday visited Ganderbal district to take a detailed review of activities to be undertaken under Jan Abhiyan and ‘Back to Village’ programme phase-IV (B2V4). The Director reviewed the set targets for Jan Abhiyan and B2V4 for the institute and stressed on […]
Sectary Tourism conducts Jan Abhiyan at Drang, Tangmarg
Appreciates role of locals in development of tourism
TANGMARG: As part of ongoing Jan Abhiyan programme, Secretary, Tourism, Youth Services & Sports, Sarmad Hafeez Monday visited the Drung area of Tangmarg during which he interacted with various tourism stakeholders, PRIs, Youth Clubs etc of the area. Interacting with various groups of tourism stakeholders, youth clubs and PRIs of the area, the Secretary Tourism […]
Dir Agri Kmr inaugurates farmer training cum awareness program at Arin
BANDIPORA: The Director Agriculture Kashmir Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal on Monday inaugurated farmers training cum awareness program at Arin Bandipora. Addressing a large gathering of farmers from Arin, Bothu and adjacent areas of Bandipora, Director highlighted the importance of centrally sponsored schemes and flagship programs run by the Department for the welfare and development of farming […]
Handicrafts & Handloom Kashmir conducts Craft Safari VIII
SRINAGAR: Artisans have contributed greatly in shaping the global identity of the valley. With an increasingly homogenized spectre of the present day world, it is these disciplines that help the region retain its cultural identity. It is an undeniable fact that a plethora of rich and colourful art traditions have made Kashmir stand apart from […]
DDC Chairperson Gbl reviews progress on developmental projects
GANDERBAL: The Chairperson District Development Council (DDC) Ganderbal Nuzhat Ishfaq on Saturday conducted a day-long tour of the district to inspect the progress on several ongoing developmental projects. The DDC Chairperson was accompanied by the ADDC Ganderbal Mushtaq Ahmad Simnani, Superintendent Engineer R&B, Executive Engineer R&B, CMO Ganderbal, officers of PDD besides other officers and […]