4-03-2026, HG/CD & SDRF units across J&K conducted Disaster Awareness programmes at Govt Middle School Haaknar Gund Sonamarg, Panchayat Naran Jatwal Samba (with REACHA), Iqra Public School Donipawa Anantnag, Govt HSS Danow Bogund Kulgam (with REACHA). The programmes included awareness and demonstrations on disaster management, earthquake safety, fire fighting, and other preparedness measures. This effort comes under the DRR Pillar of the Nokia Smartpur Initiative that aims at

First Batch Update. As we build upon for the coming time, first batch of COE was taken on an Industry Exposure Visit to Khyber Himalayan Resort and Spa, Gulmarg.  The session was conducted by key staff members of the hotel including Dr. Asif (Manager – Hospitality Section), Mr. Nazir Ahmad (HR Manager), Ms. Sabba (Associate Trainer – Hospitality), and Ms. Shahnaza (Trainer – HR Department). They introduced the students to the overall hotel infrastructure and explained the rol

IIFL (India Infoline Group)  Foundation supported Hospitality (Chef) Training program at Kupwara with Tata Strive as Assessment and Certification Partner.  Recently the trainees were taken to an industry exposure visit to 5 Falcons Hotel. During the visit they were given a tour of the restaurant’s kitchen and service areas where they observed different sections such as food preparation, cooking stations, plating, and hygiene management. The professional chefs and staff at 5 F

Venue - PCMC Girls School, Jadhavwadi, Pune for the Interschool Coding Competition event. All students and faculties came together to present coding designs. Here are glimpses from the competition, that generated a lot of excitement among the students.

Team in Action in Blocks of Barabanki of Uttar Pradesh - Harakh, Deva, Masauli, Nindura. Extensive Field Visit, and Detailed Ground Survey and Focused Group Discussions in Action.  Entire goal of the intervention is to reach and enable the last mile with detailed follow ups from community members.

REACHA  Smartpur Kashmir team, had the privilege of meeting the newly transferred Shahzad Alam,(IAS) Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, to warmly welcome him to the district. During the interaction, the team briefed him about the organization REACHA, its founder J. C. Pant, and the broader vision and mission that guide its grassroots interventions. The discussion also highlighted the various initiatives undertaken by REACHA across Kashmir, particularly Nokia Smartpur, and how the pr

Introducing in Panchayats of Kolar District.  Blocks - Malur, KGF, Bagarpete, Kolar, Mulbagal, Srinavasapura  All 6 blocks are being covered through the intervention.  Extensive ground visit last week covering - Panchayat Locations, In interiors of Kolar, Focus Group Discussions with communty and PRI members.

During the field visit, we interacted with local stakeholders and identified 11 potential Panchayat centers across the district. These centers will serve as community hubs and will focus on four key pillars aimed at strengthening rural development and community resilience. 1. Digital Literacy & Computer EducationEach center will offer DLC and computer training classes, where youth and community members will be able to learn digital skills free of cost. The goal is to bridge t

Milestone unlocked - we are happy to share 55 of our trainees were provided successful completion training certificate post their assessment from NIELIT.  The ceremony was graced by the presence of Mr. Ghanshyam Sir from NIELIT and Mr. Aniket Tiwari from Employment Departmet, Uttar Pradesh.  The journey continues as these trainees now prepare to enter the market and start their professional journies!  The team is setting up market linkage and placement opportunities for the t

The program was conducted by REACHA with the objective of strengthening community preparedness and emergency response mechanisms. The initiative draws inspiration from the vision and leadership of J. C. Pant, Founder of REACHA, who has significantly contributed to the development of India’s National Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). His commitment to building resilient communities continues to guide REACHA’s grassroots interventions in disaster preparedness and ris

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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).

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