RAMBAN: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM), celebrated International Women's Day here today under the aegis of the District Administration Ramban.

The event witnessed the participation of District Manager NABARD, Aarshi Sharma, NRLM BPM Banihal, Irahad, SBI Branch Manager, Vinayak, and JKB Manager Ishrat.

During the program, women Self-Help Group (SHG) members were briefed on various government-sponsored subsidy schemes aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs and strengthening rural livelihoods. As a mark of recognition and encouragement, ten women achievers were felicitated at the event with prizes for their outstanding contributions in various fields.

Additionally, an interactive session was held, where queries from SHG members were addressed, ensuring better access to financial and entrepreneurial opportunities for women in the region.

The celebration highlighted the efforts of NABARD and JKRLM in fostering women's empowerment through financial literacy and self-reliance, paving the way for sustainable development in Ramban.