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Week of 2nd March 2026 -
Glimpses of training session from SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India) supported Enterprise Development Training Initiative at Medziphema Village located 44Km from Kohima. Following are the glimpses from the Bamboo Craft Training Sessions at Medziphema. The trainings are being conducted in collaboration with Assam Rifles.

REACHA Team
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Deorighat, Dhemaji District, Assam Innovative farming practice at one of our Nokia Smartpur benefitted farmers-
At his farm we could see the following - Integrated farming practice for - 1. Horticulture - Banana, Pineapple, Guava, Grapes, Bear Fruit etc 2. Fishery Farm - Rohu, Catla, etc 3. Livestock farming - Pigery farm, Goatery, Poultry 4. Weaving - traditional wear - cloth and Assamese wear 5. Nuts - Arecanuts etc 6. Agriculture - Paddy, Pulses etc. Their house was made up of Bamboo making it sustainable. The architecture planning of the house was done keeping in mind local

REACHA Team
21 hours ago1 min read


Nokia Smartpur in Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh.
Team is bringing the initiative to panchayats of Rajgarh in following blocks - Khilchipur, Narsinghgarh, Rajgarh and Zirapur Blocks. The team is closely working with District Adminsitration. The team also inaugurated REACHA MP office at Rajgarh today! Extensive field visits through Sunday!

REACHA Team
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Introducing Nokia Smartpur Initiative to Haryana State.
Team will be implementing the Smartpur Initiaive at Panchayats of the following blocks of Mahendragarh District. 1. Kanina 2. Mahendragarh 3. Nangal Chaudhari 4. Satnali 5. Narnaul 6. Nizampur 7. Ateli Glimpses of action from the ground.

REACHA Team
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27.2.2026 - Interaction with CEO - Mr Nikhil Pant.
Today trainees and team members of all projects from Pan India - Kashmir, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Lucknow, Faridabad along with all REACHA team pan India came together for an interaction with Mr. Nikhil. The trainees from all locations shared what they have been learning at the training centers, their vision - what they want to become in next 5 and 10 years. Each trainee is noting down their stories as part of training. REACHA team is dedicated and is closely working wi

REACHA Team
6 days ago1 min read


24.2.2026 - Introducing Nokia Smartpur in Uttarakhand.
Today in the presence of Shri Raj Shekhar Joshi Sir - Vice Chairman, SETU Aayog , Government of Uttarakhand and Dr.Bhavna Shinde - SETU Aayog, the team inagurated Nokia Smartpur in Uttarakhand. Honorable VC, Setu Aayog inagurated - new Smartpur Centre at Naudha Gram Panchayat, Kotabag, Nainital. We are grateful for this collaboration to strengthen communities of Nanital and Haridwar Districts.

REACHA Team
Feb 251 min read


21st February 2026 -
Genpact supported Skill Bridge Program - Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Our CEO Nikhil Pant made a field visit to the center where he interacted with all the trainees of our batches 5 and 6. The entire goal of team REACHA has been to work consistently with the youth of Uttar Pradesh to guide and motivate them so that they can be ready in line with the market requirements. The team takes journey of every trainee seriously, as each trainee has their own story and joruney. We are a

REACHA Team
Feb 231 min read


Introducing Nokia Smartpur to Tamil Nadu!
Glimpses from the extensive on ground visits at Tiruvallur District. Team is bringing Smartpur initiative to panchayats of Blocks - Poondi, Eallapuram, Minjur, Gummudipudi. Stay tuned for more updates!

REACHA Team
Feb 231 min read


Completion Certification Ceremony for our Trainees from IIFL (India Infoline Group) Foundation Supported Programs -
1) IIFL Kupwara Hospitality - Chef Training (in collaboration with Indian Army) 2) IIFL Homestay Host - Tezu (in collaboration with NCC) Course curriculum and assessment are done as per market standards - Tata STRIVE . Through IIFL Foundation's support we are able to take market aligned training along with placement and market linkages to youth who are located in far off areas of Kupwara, Kashmir (North most India), and Tezu, Arunchal Pradesh (North east India).

REACHA Team
Feb 211 min read


Our Trainees at IIFL (India Infoline Group) Foundation supported Front Office and Homestay Host Training Programs at Pallel, Manipur with guidance and support of Assam Rifles.
Tata STRIVE is the assessment and certification partner. As part of the training program - post the focus the entire focus becomes on market linkages for our trainees. Today a group of our trainees had interview with the Le Meridian Navi Mumbai. The real journey starts/continues post the training as well. Our Manipur team is at it with the traininees with full dedciation and committment to ensure that they are not only getting skilled / learning new concepts of hospitality

REACHA Team
Feb 211 min read


17th February 2026 - Uttarakhand Skill Gap Analysis - Department and Industry Consultation Workshop organised by SETU Aayog and REACHA at Setu Aayog, Dehradun.
The objective of this consultation workshop was to engage with leading department and industry representatives to gather sector-specific insights on current employment trends, workforce composition, emerging job roles, and future skill requirements. Stay tuned for upcoming updates regarding the Skill Gap Study Uttarakhand!

REACHA Team
Feb 181 min read


Week of 16th February 2026 -
Introducing Nokia Smartpur Project in Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra. Extensive survey visit across the following blocks - Ahilya Nagar, Parner, Rahuri Block, Karjat and Jamkhed Block. HQ team met with various stakeholders - Panchayat Committee Members, local community members as part of the survey. Through Nokia Smartpur we aim to connect the unconnected and reach the last mile. Extensive Focus Group Discussions were held with the community members.

REACHA Team
Feb 181 min read


14.2.2026 - Genpact CSR supported UP Skill BRIDGE Training Program
Industry Exposure Visit for the trainees to Genpact Lucknow Office. The trainees first hand got to see how a corporate office looks like, interacted with Genpact Employees/Volunteers who guided and walked them through the industry experience. The visit helped the trainees to visualize how the market/office setup looks like for the first time, for which they are getting trained at the Center. Industry aligned training and assessment along with these exposure visits is enhacin

REACHA Team
Feb 161 min read


9th February 2026 - Chinar Boniyar - Kashmir
Tata STRIVE Aligned Curriculum and Assessment for the trainees at Boniyar. Community members from the following areas come and attend the training - Tehsil – Boniyar, Navaw, Villages – Noorkha,Chandanwadi, Heeler Peemmiya, Challa, Nowshera, Bela Boniyar, Dumping Boniyar, Batengi, Gantamulla, Trikanjan, Bernate, Batengi, Warikha etc. (Interiors of J&K). The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) supported initiative at this remote and far flung area is giving an opportunity

REACHA Team
Feb 141 min read


Roshan Mustaqbil Kupwara Job Fair 2026
Roshan Mustaqbil Kupwara Job Fair 2026 was successfully organized with support of Indian Army and The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) , at Hajipur Army Goodwill School (HAGS), Kupwara, on 10 February 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The effort was implemented by REACHA on the ground. The job fair witnessed strong participation from the region, with 216 youth attending the event. A total of 16 recruiters participated, including 13 employers present in person and 3 r

REACHA Team
Feb 131 min read


Week of 9th February Nokia supported Jammu Smartpur Center Visits.
HQ Delhi Team in action at Jammu during the M&E Visit. Interactions with the Community Members, hearing them to continue to understand their needs and challenges they face on ground, so intervention can be continued to be streamlined in best possible way to keep assiting and supporting them. Glimpses of Team being at following Panchayats in Samba District - Kard, and Dhora Panchayats.

REACHA Team
Feb 111 min read


6.2.2026 - Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi
Today the team got together to present our efforts under the Disaster Risk Reduction Pillar under Nokia Smartpur Project at IIPA. Team is working at the Panchyat Level across India through the Smartpur Initiative. We are closely collaborating with Local Administration, SDRFs, Marine Police, Fire department, Local Police to strentghen and develop proactive approach towards disaster risk reduction and preparedness. More to Come..

REACHA Team
Feb 71 min read


REACHA team under Smartpur Project actively participated in the Block Diwas event organized in Panchayat paparavtara
The program was attended by DC Samba Ms. Ayushi Sudan, along with officers and staff from various government departments, PRI members and villagers. The Smartpur team set up a stall to showcase their work in Paparavtara. They highlighted the project's initiatives and achievements in the community. Ms. Ayushi Sudan commended the Smartpur project team for their efforts. She encouraged the team to continue their work towards the community's growth.

REACHA Team
Feb 71 min read


Interns in Action - University of Kashmir and REACHA Collaboration -
As part of REACHA’s Collaboration with the University of Kashmir, students from the Department of Social Work are currently undertaking their internships with REACHA under the Nokia -supported Smartpur Project. These young professionals are actively engaged in ground-level interventions, working closely with the Smartpur team across communities. Alongside field exposure, interns are also being supported through daily data management classes, enabling them to strengthen skil

REACHA Team
Feb 71 min read


Building stronger instructors for stronger impact
As part of the Nokia Smartpur Computer Instructor Master Training, we have completed Conditional Formatting, Pivot Tables, and Home Tab command groups. This initiative focuses on enhancing teaching capabilities to deliver greater skill development for people located around Panchayats in local, remote and tough terrains. Connecting the Unconnected.

REACHA Team
Feb 71 min read
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