Team is implementing the program in partnership with Indian Army's - 19 Artillery Brigade at  Chinar Yuva , Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir.

Criss Cross Learning Visits Smartpur - Ms. Isha Bali, State Project Lead Jammu, on a Criss cross-learning visit to the Smartpur centers in Anantnag, Kulgam, and Pulwama. The visit included a detailed review of compliance documents and turned out to be a truly enriching learning experience. Organization is continuting to attempt to fostering innovative policies that enable us to learn from diversity and grow together.

Highlights of the day - The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)  supported Chef Bakery and F&B Training Programs at Chinar Boniyar in partnership with Indian Army - Pir Panjal Brigade, implemented by  REACHA  showcased its work - Products - Kashmiri Saffron Kawa, Walnut Fudge, Almond Cookies, Peanut Butter Cookies etc. The guest enjoyed the same.  Recently started, IHCL Supported Fashion Designing Program at Uri also showcased its work. This is in collaboration with Indian Army - Bajrang (BN) 13 Sikh Li, Uri. The event gave an opportunity to trainees to showcase their skills and knowledge learnt through IHCL supported programs to enhance their employability and career prospects. It also provided great opportunity to interact with Army officers and Army Women's Welfare Association.

Classes are for children, youth, elders - all ages.  This is in line with our effort to make an attempt to make digital literacy as accessible as possible.  People from community are coming to learn typing, basic computer, advanced computer skills, placement guidance.

Under the  Genpact 's CSR Initiative- UP Skill BRIDGE Project in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh,  REACHA  organized a Genpact Volunteering Session on 14th August 2025. The interactive session was filled with career insights, practical tips, and inspiration for young learners. We extend our gratitude to Mr.  Rajiv Ghosh  for guiding the participants. REACHA looks forward to organizing more such sessions to strengthen the project’s mission of empowering youth with knowledge and placement opportunities.

Core Domains Include - Basic Computer Skills and Placement Guidance  The classes are happening at REACHA Office Dehradun.  Team is working closely with the youth who are showing keen interest to learn and also want to earn and get into market opportunities.

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Proud to be part of the STEM for Girls Program, supported by Cadence and implemented by  REACHA , where girls celebrated Independence Day with creativity, innovation, and teamwork. From animated national flags 🇮🇳 to unique designs, students showcased their coding skills, problem-solving abilities, and 21st-century learning – proving the future of STEM is bright! 🌟

Program is supported by  The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) . Glimpse of classroom. This is a new beginning for  REACHA  team with support of IHCL, under guidance of  Indian Army  at Chinar Uri. Our goal is to upskill the youth of Uri, Jammu and Kashmir and make them market ready for placement and entrepreneurship opportunities.  Uri REACHA Team and Trainees in Action

On 06 August 2025, trainees from  The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)  supported Housekeeping and Food & Beverage program at  Roshan Mustaqbil Kupwara  under guidance of  Indian Army  visited  Lemon Tree Hotels , Srinagar, for an industrial exposure visit. The trainees gained hands-on experience in hotel operations. The Housekeeping team demonstrated room upkeep procedures, linen management, and cleaning techniques, while the F&B team showcased service styles, table settings, and guest handling practices. The visit provided the trainees with valuable insights into real-time operations and enhanced their practical understanding of industry standards. All the trainees expressed their gratitude to IHCL for supporting this exposure visit and market aligned learning experience.

These are key stakeholders that the team is engaging and collaborating with.  The team is at it in alignment with founder's vision - hear from the last mile in the community, hear and take guidance from government departments and then accordingly develop a model of intervention to strengthen the community in collaboration with our partners. Teams all across in India are attempting to do this - Bridging of Gap by developing mindful interventions.  Team is also constantly following up with the last mile to ensure that true change can be brought into their lives, which can also me measured and quantified.

Teams from Jammu, Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Assam, Rajasthan and Delhi gathered together for impact and insights workshop with  Indian Institute of Public Administration , New Delhi as the official Knowledge Partner. Key takeaways -  - Smartpur Vision and Mandate by  Sanjay Ajmera , CFO, Nokia - How Smartpurs are playing a key role in strengthening local communities at these locations - Detailed stories of Community Members and how Smartpurs have/are creating a positive impact in their lives - Smartpurs: bridging the gap and taking government schemes, livelihood training, education, health awareness and financial inclusion to remotes parts  - Data Analysis session and training by Dr. Chandreyee Das (Senior Researcher and Economist, PhD in Planning from IIT Kharagpur) Team got an opportunity to present the Nokia Smartpur Work in front of the following people -  Mr. SN Tripathi (IAS) - Director IIPA,  Mr. Om Prakash Singh (IRS) - Director, Ministry of Home Affairs  Mr. Alok Prem Nagar (IFS) - Joint Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Dr.  Alka Mittal  - Member - Administration, Capacity Building Commission, Former CMD and Director (HR) of ONGC),  Ramendra Singh  - IIM Calcutta, Professor of Marketing.  Through Nokia's support connecting the unconnected and reaching the last mile is in action.