22/05/2026
Project RISE Makes Impactful Change in Udhampur”
Jammu & Kashmir Bank has launched Project RISE (Respecting Identities | Supporting Equalities), a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at promoting gender sensitivity, equality, and mutual respect among young students. The initiative is being implemented by Live For Others – Being Helpful Foundation (LFO-BHF) as part of a broader outreach programme across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Following its successful implementation in multiple districts, Project RISE has now been extended to Udhampur district, further strengthening efforts toward grassroots-level awareness and inclusive social development.
Under Project RISE, a series of gender sensitization and self-defence awareness sessions were conducted across various educational institutions in Udhampur district, including Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Battal Ballian (Resource Person: Mr. Vivek Parihar); Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Tikri (Resource Person: Mr. Vivek Parihar); Prashant Public Higher Secondary School (Resource Person: Ms. Stuti Abrol); and Bhartiya College of Education (Resource Person: Ms. Rubina Jamwal) where a total of 1300 individuals were sensitized through these programmes.
The sessions primarily focused on promoting gender equality, encouraging respect for diverse identities, fostering inclusive behaviour, and raising awareness about personal safety.
Alongside the sensitization sessions, self-defence awareness programmes were also organized to build confidence among participants, enhance their understanding of personal safety, and equip them with basic practical techniques for self-protection.
Speaking about the initiative, Mr. Vivek Parihar, Director & CEO of LFO-BHF stated that Project RISE reflects the shared commitment of Jammu & Kashmir Bank and LFO-BHF towards promoting social responsibility and inclusive growth. They highlighted the importance of educating young individuals about gender sensitivity and personal safety as essential steps toward building a safer, more equitable, and progressive society. They also reiterated the NGO’s continued dedication to initiatives that uphold equality, dignity