Livelihoods mission aims to create women entrepreneurs in Kashmir

Some women who live in villages in Kashmir, India, started their own food business.

They got help from a government program called the National Rural Livelihoods Mission.

The women belong to groups called Self-Help Groups, where women help each other save money and learn new skills.

They opened a food outlet, called a Food Service Enterprise, in Pulwama district.

The government gave them 25,000 rupees to begin their business.

The mission also helped start these food outlets in 12 other districts, and wants to open them in 20 districts.

Some women received cars because many villages have no buses or roads.

Government leaders say the goal is for these women to earn a good income and become 'Lakhpati Didis,' or women who earn well.

By running their own businesses, the women can also create jobs for other people.

This shows how helping women start small businesses can make them confident and independent.