Rural Livelihoods

With focus on Rural Livelihoods, SKUAST Kashmir has been playing a vital role for scientific intervention.

Recently two-day Regional Workshop on Rural Livelihoods concluded today at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) Kashmir, focusing on enhancing Self-Help Group (SHG) livelihoods through convergence.

The Regional Workshop organised by DAY NRLM, Ministry of Rural Development, GoI was hosted by Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM), Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Govt of J&K.

The focus States/UTs were Uttaranchal, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Punjab, Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir.

This Workshop was a part of a series of five Regional Workshops being organized by NRLM in the 5 Lakhpati Didi zones. It aims to deepen, strengthen, and expand livelihood opportunities for rural SHG women.

In his inaugural address, Union Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development highlighted rural livelihoods as a critical component in this journey, acknowledging the numerous challenges faced, including limited infrastructure, inadequate access to credit, employment issues, and skill gaps.

He also emphasised the importance of the extensive network of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) as a powerful tool for addressing these challenges. The Secretary MoRD stressed the importance of building reliable supply chains for rural products and leveraging digital platforms for marketing.