The lifestyles of rural residents of district Rajouri have changed from active farming based ones to sedentary ones. The data on non communicable diseases (NCDs) is still lacking from rural areas compared to urban ones. The present study was conducted so as to evaluate the knowledge on non communicable diseases (NCDs) among the rural population of district Rajouri. The results of the present study concludes that the rural population of the specified region had an average knowledge regarding non communicable diseases (NCDs) which can be improved by active participation of different stakeholders so as to create the awareness about the same. This shall not only improve the health of the people of the region but also reduce the burden on the health sector.