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With what started as training and skilling Programs - today in collaboration with  Indian Army  in Kashmir - the trainees have been able to develop finished products with FSSAI Licenses.  REACHA  team is at it relentlessly to connect these products to the market. The income generated directly goes to the youth of Kashmir (from remote and far flung areas - who are working on this) In the Picture you can see -  1) Nazam E Agaz Bakery being run by trainees - A Cookie Box - Trainees of IHCL supported Chef Bakery Training Programs in Uri and Boniyar have made these  2) Apple juice - Trainees of Chinar Yuva, Baramulla have made these  REACHA remains committed to get the youth and trainees connected with market so they have a good shot at getting their professional journeys started!

With what started with a small intervention in 2016 - REACHA's Kashmir Decade long journey has been filled with Grit, Resilience, Hardwork and most importantly Great Team members! The entire team pours their heart and soul in reaching out to the last person to the community and empowering them. We are grateful to each one of you and look forward to building upon the momentum with you all.  The team relentlessly works to strengthen the youth, communities and our country. Continuous Daily push is taken up. The whole goal and effort is to take work to places that are hard to reach, difficult terrain and get positive momentum going.

Skill Development Impact Showcase  As part of  The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)  CSR supported and  REACHA  implemented Skill Development initiatives implemented in Kashmir at Uri, Boniyar, Kupwara, and Srinagar, all trainings and stakeholders came together at IMPARD to showcase the project journey and impact.  The Impact Showcase included detailed discussion on project journey’s across the locations. How through IHCL CSR team is able to reach out to youth from remote and far and flung areas.  These youth are getting trained at various centers in collaboration with the Indian Army and with Tata Strive as Assessment and Certification Partner – Roshan Mustaqbil in Kupwara, Chinar Boniyar in Boniyar, Chinar Uri in Uri, and upcoming center of excellence in Srinagar.  Industry collaborators including – Radisson Collection, Sarovar Portico, Taj Dal View, Khyber Himalayan Resort and Spa, 5 Falcons, Arco Hotels, Shady Oaks, The Kabo, Lake View, Radisson Blu, Vintage, Pahalgam Resorts, Heaven Retreat, Ramada, Royal Batoo, Rose Petal, Samci, Riviera, Grand Mamta were present at the impact showcase and shared their views and expressed happiness and motivated the youth to continue to build upon their skill development journeys. Government officials from RSETI, JK Bank, Tehsil’s Office and KVK also came, participated and motivated the youth.  The event was graced by the presence of Dr Jahan Ara Jabeen – Director Trainings – IMPARD, Mr Mashrat Hashim – Deputy Labour Commissioner, Shri Jitendra Chand – General Manager Taj Dal View Srinagar and Nikhil Pant - Chairman and CEO REACHA . The senior guests interacted with the trainees and motivated them. The impact workshop showed how all stakeholders together – corporates, armed forces, academia, trainees, government came together and collectively showed their commitment towards strengthening skilling ecosystem of Kashmir.

24th March 2026 -  REACHA  Kashmir Nokia Smartpur Team along with HQ team met with Shri Shabir Hussain Bhat (JKAS) - Director, Rural Development, Kashmir Division. Shri Shabir released the Nokia Smartpur Jammu and Kashmir Coffee Table Book. The book covers details on the project journey that REACHA has taken up in J&K with Support of Nokia at 40 Panchayat locations across the region. It shows the activities that have been done, panchayat profile that are being benefited through smartpur intervention, and glimpses of our on ground efforts.  During the second half, the team also met Professor Raihana Habib - Director, Extension Department and Dean Horticulture, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Of Kashmir and presented her a copy of the Coffee Table Book. Ma'am heads all the KVKs of the J&K and Ladakh. Smartpur team is closely working with their team to deliver trainings and conduct awareness camps for famrers who are located in remote and far flung areas.

A significant and honorable visit was made by the Governor of Manipur Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla and the Inspector General (IG), Major General Gaurav Sharma to the IIFL Foundation and REACHA Implemented Training Centre at 26th Assam Rifles Camp, Pallel. Date: 23/02/2026 Venue: Training Centre, 26th  Assam Rifles  Camp, Pallel IIFL (India Infoline Group)  Foundation CSR Supported Homestay and Front Office Training with Tata Strive as Certification and Assessment Partner. The purpose of the visit was to interact with the current trainees and also the parents of placed trainees. The DIG, brig. Robeen Chatterjee briefted the Governor and the IG about the training structure, curriculum, and overall functioning of the centre, along with the hotels they are placed. During their interaction session, the dignitaries engaged with the current trainees and parents of the placed candidates and encouraged them to remain disciplined, dedicated, and focused on their goals. They appreciated the efforts of the IIFL Foundation Manipur team and motivated the trainees to uphold integrity and commitment in their future responsibilities. The trainees also had the opportunity to share their experiences. The visit concluded on a positive note, leaving the students inspired and motivated. The presence of such esteemed officials boosted the morale of the trainees and reinforced the importance of hard work, discipline and service.

EACHA  HQ team is on ground for extensive M&E visit for our  The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)  supported trainings in Kashmir. As part of the visit the team visited the Uri center (as shown). The team in close collaboration with  Indian Army  is working to strengthen the youth of Uri and get them trained through IHCL supported Fashion Designing (Weaving) and Chef Bakery Domains.  Below is a glimpse of hand woven art created by our trainess expressing their message towards these programs, and REACHA HQ and Uri teams.

Trainees from  IIFL (India Infoline Group)  Foundation supported intiative in Manipur, got an opportunity to interact with  Nirmal Jain  Sir (Founder IIFL) and  R Venkataraman  (Co-promoter, IIFL Group and Managing Director, IIFL Capital Services Limited). Trainees shared their experiences from the IIFL Foundation supported Front Office and Homestay Host Training Program in Pallel, Manipur - under guidance of  Assam Rifles , implemented by  REACHA . The trainees presented Nirmal sir with pictures from their training and classroom in Manipur.  After completion of training, assessment and certification from  Tata STRIVE , trainees through REACHA's in house placement cell have now gotten placements/market connected at Trident, BKC, Mumbai - marking a start of the new chapter in their lives.  We wish the trainees all the luck, commend them for their hardwork, wish them best as they start their professional joruneyes.  We thank  Madhu Jain  Ma'am and IIFL Foundation team for their vision and support to strengthen Manipur and Northeast.

Inauguration of  Nokia  Smartpur Center yesterday by Honorable Vice Chairman  SETU Aayog  - Shri  Raj Shekhar Joshi  Sir (with SETU Aayog team -  Dr.Bhavna Shinde , Neeraj) . The center will bring Governance, Livelihood, Disaster Risk Reduction, Education and Finacial Inclusion related services to 3500 village community members. These members earlier had to travel long distances to avail basic services like photostat etc. It was heartwarming to see the children of the village who showed enthusiasm towards learning computer for the first time!  We thank Gram Pradhan and all community members for their support and look forward to building upon this new start.

REACHA  highlights the importance of collaboration and innovation in healthcare. A step closer to stronger, more accessible healthcare systems.

Uttarakhand Youth Upskilling Programme (UYUP) 2025–26 Impact Summit The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)  supported Upskilling Program in the trades of Electrician, AC Technician and Allied Trades in collaboration with  Department of Skill Development and Employment Uttarakhand , and implemneted by  REACHA . Getting the ITI youth ready as per market requirements.  - All Stakeholders came together on 18th - Senior Officials from DSDE, IHCL,  The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) , Industry Partnetrs, ITIs (Dehradun and Haridwar) - Kalsi, Vikasnagar, Roshnabad, Jagjeetpur.  - ITI Youth showcased their industry aligned projects that they developed through the training.  - Team took the program to 204 trainees across 4 ITIs – ITI Kalsi, ITI Vikasnagar, ITI Roshnabad and ITI Jagjeetpur - Industry Aligned Curriculum (tailored with IHCL’s technical team) was delivered during this 14 weeks Upskilling Program. - Exposure Visits to various Hotels Engineering Departments were done, so that trainees from ITIs can see real world operations. - Industry Aligned Kits being given to all 204 trainees on 18th March 2026. - 18th March 2026 marks the Certification ceremony day - Industry Aligned Kits would help these 204 trainees to also start their entrepreneurial joruneys in the market - All the above in line with IHCL’s vision under its Paathya initiative – driving Sustainable Hospitality. The Program was graced by the presence of Shri  Raj Shekhar Joshi  (Virtual) - Vice Chairman,  SETU Aayog ,  Hanumant Rawat  - Advisor SETU Aayog, Shri Anil Tripathi - Additional Director, DSDE,  Lav Bhardwaj , Domain Lead Economy & Employment, SETU Aayog and Shashi Prakash Singh (Cluster Security and Safety Manager, IHCL). Various Senior officials from Hotel Industry also attended - Six Senses, Sarovar Portico, and Sterling.  We are thankful and grateful for the contribution of ITI Principals and faculties. The team closely worked with them to deliver the program.

Pemsam Smartpur Digital Centre, Pemsam Village, Assam, "Government Social Protection Schemes & and Child Protection" Awareness Program was held.  The program was attended by Smartpur Management Committee member and SHG group president/ secretary members and community members.  Govt schemes like - Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), Orunodoi Scheme, Nijut Moina Scheme, Swanirbhar Nari, Pradhan Mantri Jiban Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Atal Pension Yojana (APY), Child Protection, were discussed in detail with the people. Important objective of the program under Governance Pillar is to take/spread awareness about the Governemnt schemes to the last mile, thereby ensuring social protection access to all.

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 stregthening the last mile in terms of disaster preparedness as well!