<span style="color: #222222;">Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said, women entrepreneurs are the backbone of J&amp;K economy and appropriate steps have been taken for capacity building, easy access to credit and marketing linkage. He said that their collective effort is to create a more progressive, growth-oriented and aspirational society and laying a strong foundation for journey for the next 25 years. Mr. Sinha said, the administration with citizens' participation is steering the change in the socio-economic landscape of the Union Territory. The LG was speaking in his monthly "Awaam ki Awaaz" programme.&nbsp;</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">AIR Jammu Correspondent reports that the LG also said that the Kashmir division is witnessing 'Yellow Revolution' with oilseed crops registering significant growth. He said, this will offer additional opportunities for oil extraction and value addition and therefore more entrepreneurial opportunities for people. AIR correspondent reports that an estimate, mustard oil worth 800 crore rupees will be produced this year alone in the Kashmir Valley and J&amp;K will move towards self-sufficiency in the production of the mustard oil.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The LG congratulated the people of the UT for GI-Tagging of Basholi Painting and said it is a significant landmark in preserving and promoting the artistic and cultural heritage of J&amp;K.</span><br />
News On AIR | April 16, 2023 5:51 PM
Women entrepreneurs are backbone of J&K economy and appropriate steps have been taken for capacity building, easy access to credit and marketing linkage: LG Manoj Sinha