Women Empowerment Program - Sharing of Case stories and work to inspire women of Uri -  REACHA  in collaboration with  Indian Army  (Bajrang Bn 13 Sikh Li) showcased -  - REACHA's Decade Long Journey, and work with Indian Army and Corporate Partners to strengthen communities of Kashmir  - Team's intervention in Baramulla and how it has and is shaping lives of women. Ms. Fozia Gul Bhat shared her story.  - Ms Nazime and Ms. Rubina shared and talked about REACHA's intervention in Kupwara  - Ms. Nusrat shared about work that is being taken up by team in Boniyar. - Mr Vijesh shared about the upcoming skilling program (more details to be shared soon), and Mr Shafat came as a representative of the intervention team is taking up at Panchayat Level. Team with the Army is working at a very deep level in the skill development area with the community members of Kashmir to upskill them, so they can have have skills to earn a livelihood for not only themselves but also for their families.  - Mr. Azad shared the decade long journey about the organization in Kashmir, how it started, and also how the org is working on the footstep of Shri JC Pant's mission and vision - high commitment, integrity, honesty and values to bring the positive change in the society.  - We thank all the partners who are making this work in Kashmir possible !

Nokia  Smartpur Samba Jammu Budgeted Activity on “Rural Sustainability through Horticulture Intervention”.  We are pleased to share that the budgeted activity titled “Rural Sustainability through Horticulture Intervention” was successfully conducted in collaboration with KVK Samba and Directorate of Extension S.K. University of Agriculture Sciences and Technology of Jammu under Smartpur by  REACHA . As part of the program: -Faculty members from AIIMS participated in the event. -A free blood pressure (BP) check-up was facilitated for all attendees. -Participants were distributed hybrid saplings of mango and orange. These saplings represent the first breed of the “Cysta” variety, newly introduced and planted by Rainfed Research Sub-station (It conducts research on fruit crop cultivation, including nutritional requirements and pest/disease management). The official inauguration of this breed is still pending, making this an important milestone in our initiative.

Services and community connect generated through Nokia Smartpur Centers featured in Local Media. These Smartpurs continue to cater to the needs of the local community. Need continues to be immense, and Smartpurs are taking the government schemes and services to the last mile.  Team also released Financial Literacy and Social Security Awareness Booklets for greater awareness classifying expenses that are necessary and ones that can be avoided for better budgeting! A career counselling session also took place at - D.P. Avhad Secondary School, Paste (Jamgaon).  Team is actively following up with beneficiaries to understand their feedback.

REACHA offers prayers to our guiding light Shri JC Pant and his values.  This post is also a reminder to pick up the phone and share a gratitude message to people who have played a role of Guru and have guided / guide you in your lives 🙏  Below is our founder in action during an Annual General Meeting of  REACHA  !

In many of our rural communities, digital education was just a distant dream. But today, that dream is turning into reality — inside our Smartpur Centers, where dedicated computer classes are bringing change to life. Across 21 Smartpur Centers in 8 districts, we are empowering children, youth, and even elders with essential computer skills — many of them touching a keyboard for the very first time.  These centers aren’t just buildings — they are gateways to opportunity, hope, and self-reliance.

The team interacted with Chef Bakery, and F&B Training Students - Year 2. The training is supported by  The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) , under guidance of  Indian Army  with  Tata STRIVE  as certificate and assessment partner.  This year focus is to not only to train the youth from local communities but to also get them ready to start an enterprise.  This IHCL supported project is playing an important role in strengthening the communities of Kashmir (District Baramulla and around) and getting youth ready to further strengthen the hospitality industry.

REACHA Organized livelihood training program on art and craft at Panchayat Dhora under Nokia Smartpur Project. The training aimed to equip 30 female participants with essential skills in various art and craft techniques, thereby enhancing their potential for income generation and self-employment. The program was designed to provide hands-on experience and practical knowledge, covering a range of crafts from decorative items to jewelry making.

REACHA  HQ Team in Uri for ground assessment for project set up.  Team is in the process of starting - Skill Development Training - Chef Bakery and Fashion Designing (Weaving) with Support of  The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) ,  Tata STRIVE  under guidance of  Indian Army .  More updates to follow..

- Team interacted with Smartpur Entrepreneurs  - Briefing to Additional District Commissioner, District Child Protection Officer, RSETI Director. These are some important stakeholders with whom Smartpur Assam team is collaborating.  - HQ team visited 6 Panchayat/Village Locations - interacted with team members, Committee Members, Interacted with beneficiaries - The intervention is helping to take government schemes to people in remote parts of Assam - connecting the unconnected

Snapshots from the first REACHA HQ visit to Manipur to do ground evaluation as part of project set up.  The training will focus on developing youth of Manipur in Homestay and Front Desk Domains. Lot more to come..! This is yet another intervention under the guidance of IIFL Foundation to strengthen the youth of Northeast (Manipur), and enable them to get skilled so they can support themselves and their families, and also further become role models in their respective communities. Team will closely work under the guidance of Assam Rifles for project implementation in Manipur.

SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India)  Official supported Enterprise Development Program in Kohima, Nagaland  Glimpses of Bamboo Crafting Training Session at Jotsomo Village, Kohima, Nagaland. Training is being done in collaboration with Naga Feathers.  Assam Rifles   Indian Army  is guiding through the entire program.  First Initial days are focusing on - Introduction to Machines, Making Bamboo Cups, Bamboo Treatment.

REACHA  Kashmir team in action - Mobilization of Trainees for  IIFL (India Infoline Group)  Foundation supported program - Hospitality Training and Beautician Training - Kupwara and Baramulla.  These are strategic interventions that aim to strengthen the communities of Kashmir. Team is closely collaborating with  Indian Army  for these. Mobilization is one of the most important aspects of any intervention.  - Team has to cover areas from where youth can come to centers,  - Areas where youth need such interventions - Areas that need upliftment through skill development  - It is also important to assess that youth part of the training are serious about it and would be regular.  - Youth want Placement and Market Linkages