BY EOK NEWS DESK Shopian, May 03: Meema Akhter, a member of Pamposh Self Help Group (SHG) in Children Bala Nowpora, Chitragam block of Shopian district, has successfully launched a mushroom cultivation unit with support from the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM). With financial backing from Sheikh-ul-Aalam Village Organisation (VO) and technical support […]
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NC, PDP & Congress of Misusing Article 370 for Own Political Benefits, Alleges Rajnath Singh in Udhampur Election Rally
By Agencies Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Monday stated that India has the power to strike at its enemy from its own soil and also in the enemy’s territory across LoC as the country has the world’s best military might. Addressing an election rally at Kathua district of Jammu, Singh said that India has emerged as […]
J&K: Hub for Startup Growth
By Tauheed Ahmad In Jammu and Kashmir, a startup revolution is unfolding. J&K Startup is poised to explore new horizons, but what lies behind this transformation? The answer: the New Jammu & Kashmir Start-up Policy- 2024-27, a much-anticipated initiative formally inaugurated by Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha at Avinya Startup Summit. […]
Empowering India’s Daughters
BY AJAZ RASHID In recent times, the Government of India has taken commendable initiatives to foster the empowerment of women in the country. Recognizing the pivotal role women play in society, these initiatives aim to create a more inclusive and equitable nation. As we delve into the achievements and challenges ahead, it is evident that […]
From Hive to Honey
Shugufta’s inspiring journey from curiosity to passion showcases how beekeeping, supported by organizations like JKRLM, can transform lives and uplift communities, creating sustainable livelihood opportunities in rural areas. By Tauheed Ahmad Shugufta’s story is a shining example of how individuals can transform their lives and contribute to the development of their community through initiatives supported […]
Kashmiri Women Entrepreneurs raise Rs. 75 lakhs funding from India Network at JKEDI Startup Event
BY EOK NEWS DESK SRINAGAR, JULY 03: Two talented women entrepreneurs, Nuzhat Qazi and Insha Mir, have secured funding of Rs. 50 lakhs and Rs. 25 lakhs, respectively, through the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) and Startup India. Kashmiri Women Entrepreneurs raise Rs. 75 lakhs funding from the India Network at JKEDI Startup […]
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: JKEDI and Startup India Collaborate for an Innovative Workshop
BY EOK NEWS DESK SRINAGAR, JUNE 19: Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) and Startup India (DPIIT), Government of India, jointly organized a workshop aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs of the UT of J&K. Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: JKEDI and Startup India Collaborate for an Innovative Workshop The workshop was organized under the overall guidance of […]
From Second-Class Citizens to Agents of Change
Despite a 50:50 gender ratio worldwide, the positions and opportunities available to men and women in society are not equal, whether in developed or developing countries. By Afreen Manzoor “If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman,” said Margaret Thatcher, a prominent figure in politics. These words […]