JKRLM signs MoU with ‘Kudumbashree’ NRO to support MED programme

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) and Kudumbashree NRO (National Resources organisation) have entered into a partnership agreement to support the Micro Enterprise Development (MED) programme in Jammu & Kashmir. The objective of this initiative is to create sustainable livelihood opportunities and promote economic empowerment for rural communities. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) […]
Sumlar belt emerging as Trout Hub of Bandipora, say officials
BANDIPORA: With the implementation of various government schemes, Fisheries department Bandipora has brought significant change in fisheries growth and economic development in the district, an official spokesman said. Young people like Basit, a 21-year-old trainee journalist from Sumlar village in Bandipora district, are making a positive impact in the Bandipora fisheries sector. Basit, along with […]
Mumkin scheme: DE&CC Shopian distributes 12 CVs among beneficiaries
SHOPIAN: To facilitate un- employed youth to establish sustainable livelihoods in the transport sector, 12 small commercial vehicles (CVs) were Saturday distributed among the unemployed youth of the district under the Mumkin scheme of Mission Youth programme at Mini Secretariat Shopian. The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Shopian, Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz and Assistant Commissioner Revenue […]
Cooperative Department Budgam, RICM Chandigarh hold daylong Training program
BUDGAM: The Cooperative Department District Budgam in collaboration with Regional Institute of Cooperative Management (RICM), Chandigarh Saturday organized a one day training program for the Board of Directors, members of PACS/ Dairy Cooperative Societies at Sheikh ul Alam Hall, here. Speaking on the occasion, the Regional Director (RICM) emphasized on the new initiatives taken by […]
DC, Director Tourism Kashmir reviews winter preparedness at Sonamarg

Govt serious to promote Sonamarg as 12 month tourist destination: Director Tourism
GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Shyambir and Director Tourism Kashmir, Raja Yakoob Friday visited Sonamarg where they co-chaired a joint meeting of officers and stake holders to review winter preparedness and allied facilities for keeping Sonamarg open during the winter. At the outset, threadbare discussion was held regarding the necessary preparations and arrangements including water, electricity, […]
Div Com Jmu reviews progress on Delhi-Amritsar Katra Expressway
Directs DCs to expedite disbursement of compensation
JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, on Friday chaired a meeting to review the progress made in the construction of the Delhi-Amritsar Katra Expressway project. The meeting was attended by Regional Officer of NHAI, Director Airport, Chief Engineer, Jal Shakti, Project Directors from NHAI besides senior officers of Forest, JPDCL, Defense Estates and other concerned […]
SKUAST-K holds EAP for Tribal Farmers of Budgam
BUDGAM: SKUAST-K, Krishi Vigyan Kendra Budgam Friday organized a one-day Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme (EAP) on ‘Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Milk Processing and Value Addition Industry’ for tribal farmers of Shanglipora, Khag Budgam. The awareness programme was approved by Director Planning and Monitoring SKUAST-Kashmir and sponsored by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME), GoI. The […]
Agriculture Department Kashmir organises Jashn- e -Zaffran

Govt approves special project for promotion of niche crops Under HADP: Shabnam Kamili
SRINAGAR: Secretary in Agriculture Production Department, Shabnam Kamili Thursday inaugurated two day Jashn-e-Zaffran at India International Kashmir Saffron Trade Centre (IIKSTC) Dussoo, Pampore. The event, organized by Agriculture Department, Kashmir, was attended by Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal; Director Horticulture Kashmir, G.R.Mir; heads of allied department, BDC Kakapora Umar Jan, DDC Member Kakpora, Abdul […]
Director Horticulture distributes Nursery Registration Certificates
SRINAGAR: The Director Horticulture Kashmir Thursday distributed certificates among the newly registered private nursery growers, emphasizing the paramount importance of nursery registration and accreditation. During his address at the event, he underscored the significance of providing high-quality planting material to support horticultural growth and encouraged nursery growers to uphold quality standards in their production. Responding […]
Implementation of e-Offices: IT Experts impart Training
BANDIPORA: To modernize administrative processes and to implement e-Offices, a training session was imparted on Thursday to master trainers at Bandipora. On the occasion, IT experts imparted training to master trainers who will play a key role in disseminating this knowledge throughout various government departments. It was given out that the training was organised to […]