Sr. Scientist Mr. Ghanshyam Shivhare Sir from - NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (NIELIT)  visited our center and interacted with all the trainees.  He shared valuable insights on the NIELIT Assessment pattern and addressed trainees' queries regarding the assessment process and the importance of NIELIT's certificate. The session was interactive, informative, and engaging.

Students of the Chef Bakery Training Programme - a CSR initiative of  IIFL (India Infoline Group)  Foundation, facilitated by the  Indian Army , and implemented by  REACHA  in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir - share testimonials about how this initiative is shaping livelihoods and helping them build a future of choice, while staying rooted in their own state. 🌟

Lt Col Amit Yadav, Major Shagun Rana, and Capt Saurav Sharma from Indian Army's - 15 Assam Regiment visited the  The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)  supported Training Center at  Chinar Nau Jawan Club Boniyar .  The officials interacted with students and discussed various matters related to their development and ongoing activities. IHCL supported Chef Bakery and F&B Training Programs are currently underway at the center.  A key part of our project is close interaction and guidance by  Indian Army  officers to strengthen the project outcomes.

Through these initiatives, they engage directly with local communities to spread awareness about the  IIFL (India Infoline Group)  Foundation supported Homestay Host Training.  These projects are providing interns with hands-on experience in community development; ensuring that opportunities for learning are extended to all.

September 5 is celebrated as Teacher's Day in India to honor the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India's second President and a respected philosopher and educator.  The day is to recognize the work of all teachers, and the day is an annual observance to show appreciation for their contributions to society. For us at  REACHA  - our teacher and guide - Late Sri Jagdish Chandra Pant is who keeps us all going and helps us to stay motivated at all times. 🙏 We thank all teachers who put their heart and soul in uplifting others!

REACHA  team in Bekhuliang and Tillai Villages / Panchayats (Lohit District, Arunachal Pradesh) for  SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India)  support Enterprise Development Project. The team is closely working with the farmers on orange revival / farming training techniques. Along with that brainstorming on Enterprise Development is also underway.

An attempt to come up with a unique model of implemnetation with stakehoolders - Indian Army, Corporate CSR, Government, Academia to strengthen the communities of Kashmir.  This effort and attempt comes under the Army's larger effort called - Operation Sadbhavana - which is to meaningfully engage and skill the youth so that they have a chance to get ready for livelihood opportunities to not only support themselves but also their families! https://youtu.be/8ZdcMz-LEBk?feature=shared

Engaging and interactive session with the youth of Lohit, Arunachal Pradesh where they shared ideas and thoughts on how Orange related enterprises can come up in the area.  The team is making an attempt towards revival of orange in Lohit District and also strategy and planning towards enterprise development.  A handbook with techniques guided by Mr Borang, and with on ground live situation is being compiled to train the trainees of the program.

Week of August 25, 2025 -  Exposure Visits for trainees at Hotel Kinnara, Tezu, Lohit, and Loreal Salon at Baramulla. These are important exposure visits that enable trainees to understand the live on ground know how of how a business / industry works.  The learnings play a key role as part of training that intends to take them towards placement / entrepreneurship opportunities so that trainees can earn a livelihood for themselves!

Team followed up with Mr. Dilip Kumar Taye, whose farmland in the flood-prone Brahmaputra plains (Dhemaji, Assam) had become unproductive due to heavy siltation. With support from the Assam's  Nokia  Smartpur team and Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dilip received training in horticulture practices including soil management, pest control, and post-harvest handling under Smartpur project. Applying this knowledge, he improved his farming methods, introduced new fruit and vegetable varieties, and learned techniques to separate sand from soil. Currently, he is practicing multiple cropping in an integrated system that includes paddy, betel nut, banana, pineapple, black pepper, pig farming, and fish farming. By adopting scientific methods, Dilip has achieved higher yields, enhanced resilience to floods, and now earns a significantly improved livelihood.

On 25th August 2025,  Genpact , under its CSR initiative, launched the Skill BRIDGE Program in Lucknow with REACHA as the implementation partner. This initiative will empower 200+ youth (18+ years) with industry-relevant IT training, sessions led by Genpact volunteers, and dedicated career support to enhance employability.  NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (NIELIT)  is the assessment and certification partner. The inauguration was graced by: - Ms.  Neha Prakash  (IAS), Director of Employment, Uttar Pradesh  - Mr. Ghanshyam, Scientist,  NIELIT   - ⁠Ms.  Rachna Chugh  and Ms.  Sutanuka Ghosh  from  Genpact  who shared Genpact’s mission and vision for youth empowerment. - ⁠Mr.  Nikhil Pant  (Chairman & CEO,  REACHA ) We look forward to seeing the youth of Lucknow build future-ready skills through this collaborative effort.

Assam - Andhra Pradesh; Rajasthan - Maharashtra, Jammu - Kashmir - Sharing of best practices with one another.  - Exploring if what works in one geography, can also work in another - Analyzing Model of Implementation of Same Project within different geographies  - Interactions with Important Stakeholders - Team Meetings, Panchayat Committee Meetings, Community Members  - Strengthening Compliance and Documentation  - Team Bonding, and Good Times