Promoting local industry

The import of sheep from various states and regions to Jammu and Kashmir is always making news. For many reasons the sheep imports are growing with every passing day and one of the foremost reason is that majority of the population in Jammu and Kashmir consume meat which increases the imports every year. Since sheep […]
Empowering women entrepreneurs

One of the key tasks the government has taken into hand is empowering of women entrepreneurs across Jammu and Kashmir. For this various schemes and projects are being pursued to encourage women in the Self Help Groups from various districts across the UT. These groups are scripting numerous success stories towards transforming their lives and […]
Lighting up households

Power issues and the reforms the sector needs have been always making news in Jammu and Kashmir. The region which is dependent on most of its power needs on imports from the northern grid has been witnessing huge losses over the years and the subsequent governments have failed to address this crucial issue. The various […]
Involve youth in agriculture sector

With the growing population and increased number of visitors arriving in the valley, the demand for fresh vegetables and fruits is witnessing an upward trend. Though this is a positive development but the demand and supply principle is making things uncomfortable as the Kashmir valley is mainly dependent on its supplies from various parts of […]
Sports miracle

Jammu and Kashmir has been witnessing turmoil for almost three decades now. During this period one of the key causalities has become the sports activities. This sphere had witnessed such neglect that the sports lovers in the region could not get themselves associated with various sports activities. Since the youth here is quite outgoing and […]
Benefitting the society

As the local bodies elections are being held in Jammu and Kashmir the enthusiasm with which people are already speaking about it predicts a good participation of people in this democratic exercise. Interestingly, Jammu and Kashmir has been witnessing generous help from the centre as various sectors have found a mention in the budgetary allocations […]
Dairy farming needs promotion

Jammu and Kashmir is an agrarian region, the agriculture sector contributes 16.18 per cent to the UT’s GDP, of which dairy sector constitutes more than one-third. This implies that the region offers huge scope for promotion of various other related activities as well. As most areas in Jammu and Kashmir are hilly and also have […]
Securing our future

The rising instances of drug abuse are being reported day in and day out. Not only is the administration ensuring some strict measures to control this menace but the law enforcing agencies too are putting in their effort to restrict the increased incidence of drug abuse. Though activities like awareness modules are being worked on […]
Hope at last

Cancer is a severe ailment that is affecting people worldwide. The disease is so dreadful that even in developed nations people do not find any short term cure that can provide some respite to the suffering patients. Not only is the treatment schedule cumbersome but it also takes a heavy toll on the finaces of […]
Sweetening effect

A small village in Ganderbal district has been making headlines due to the efforts of the local population which has successfully transformed the village into a best quality grapefruit growing region. The grapefruit that is being grown here is being seen by experts to even exceed international standards. Though the success that has been experienced […]