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Team met with the President of NIMA to share about the REACHA Work. We provided a detailed orientation on the Nokia Smartpur Project, covering its implementation across 11 states (12 locations). Team also plans to organize a CSR Workshop and Training in collaboration with NIMA soon in Nashik, Maharashtra. Team also presented WARASA-7 Booklet created by founder of REACHA.

Glimpses from Bamboo Craft Training at Medziphema Village, Nagaland.  Technical training was imparted to community members under the SIDBI supported program. The trainees have shown great seriousness and motivation and have come together to form a Multipurpose Primary Cooperative Society. The registration and the support to kickstart the enterprise is being provided and facilitated by the SIDBI supported Intervention.  Through the intervention in collaboration with Armed Forces - Assam Rifles and SIDBI Support - team is strengthening the last mile in Nagaland.

The compilation captures the work that the team is taking up Pan India. Entire effort is to reach out to the last mile and strengthen them through the social impact projects that the team takes up! We are grateful to everyone who supports and make this journey possible.

Team, in collaboration with the Department of Forests, organized a mega plantation drive in the Nick Naar area of Sukhnag Forest Range on the outskirts of Sitharan (remote village located in the Khag block of Budgam district, Jammu and Kashmir, near Tosa Maidan.), under the Nokia Smartpur Project. The event saw the successful planting of nearly 75 saplings, fostering greener landscapes and promoting sustainable practices among participants.  A brief drug de-addiction awareness session was also conducted to empower the community.

The team updated and briefed Kolar Zilla Parishad CEO Shri DR. Praveen (I.A.S) regarding the intervention. The team will be closely working with their office to stregthen the communities in Kolar through Smartpur intervention. The team went to Kangandlahalli and Doddavalagamadi Panchayat and engaged with the community members, farmers, PRI Members. Team is committed to strengthening the last mile through Smartpur in Karnataka.

IIFL (India Infoline Group)  Foundation x REACHA with  Indira Gandhi Government College, Tezu  and  NATIONAL CADET CORPS - India  Journey Over the years..Key Highlights  • Since FY 2023-24 – team has trained 320 trainees in Tezu, Arunachal Pradesh at Indira Gandhi College, Tezu. This is near border location in northeast • Trainees are from following tribes and background- Kaman, Taraon and Edu Mishmi, Adi, Khamti, Sighpho, Bihari, Nepali • Trainees come from following areas -Khoraliang, Danglat, Demwe, Pomliang, Loiliang, Kathan, Wakro, Medo , Guna nagar, Chongkham, Namsai • The program has had significant positive impact. Has recieved appreciation from CM Arunachal Pradesh, DC Lohit, MLA Lohit, Principal IGGC, NCC Officers  • 60+ placement Linkages Pan India for the trainees at hotels like – W Goa, Sterling etc. • Homestay Linkages 3 – Facilitated strengthening of 3 homestays of local community members. • All Trainees have completed the industry aligned curriculum and certification • Students are provided exposure to visit Homestay Host to get insight of the Hospitality industy. • Organized Interaction of the trainees with; Col. V.K Chauhan, Adjutant officer of 22Ap NCC Battalion, Mrs. Dibro Cathrine Boo District Tourism Officer (DTO) of Lohit District, Ms. Aditi Chetry, alumna working at The Lake Palace Hotel Alleppey, Alumna, Manager of TBT Resort •From FY 2025-26, Ms Resma Gurung from batch 1 have been placed to W Goa, a five star property located in Goa. And Ms Nikita Pathak and Ms Ritu Sharma from batch 2 have been placed to Mahindra Emerald Palm, also a Five star property located in Goa. •Ms Subani Meyor from Anjaw dist. have been selected for the Government loan to start up her own Homestay. •Program highlighted by honorable Chief Minister Arunchal Pradesh, and MLA Tezu  All was possible because of the vision of  Madhu Jain  Ma'am and IIFL Foundation Team. We continue to look forward to strengthening Northeast India wth her guidance and vision!

The collboration reflects the work already undertaken by both REACHA and KVK and sets the stage for closer coordination in the time ahead. It provides a clear framework to take joint initiatives forward, especially at the field level where outcomes matter the most. At a time when agriculture is facing the impact of changing climate patterns and shifting skill needs, the role of KVKs has become increasingly important in linking research with practice. This understanding is, therefore, a timely step in that direction. REACHA remains focused on public interest and will continue to work with institutions and departments to ensure that such collaborations translate into tangible improvements on the ground.

The trainees now get ready to start their professional journeys and we wish them well! Entire effort is being carried out in close collaboration of  Indian Army . The team looks up to their guidance and learn from them to further stregthen skill development in Kashmir and the nation building efforts!

Week of 6th April 2026 - Glimpses from On Ground Action  Our CEO visited Smartpur Locations in Haridwar - and met with the on ground PRI Stakeholders. Progress of Solar Panels across the Panchayat Ghars was observed.  The team also got an opportunity to introduce the Nokia Supported Smartpur Intervention to - Mr. Mayur Dikshit (IAS) - DM Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Team will be closely working with DM's office to rollout Smartpur Intervention in Blocks - Khanpur, Narsan, Laksar, Roorkee in Haridwar District.

Through ONGC's support we were able to bring in latest tech - interactive panels and laptops to the Assam Rifles Public School.  This will initiate and facilitate research, digital literacy, and hybrid learning for students/youth and faculties of Manipur.

Certification ceremony for trainees from Batches 3 and 4. The trainees have completed the Tata Strive aligned Industry Aligned Curriculum and are getting ready to get connected with market / start their professional journeys.  The trainees would stregthen the Hospitality Sector of Kashmir and would help in enhancing the tourism, thereby strengthening economy of Kashmir and our country. We wish them well and look forward to building upon the continued momentum.  Through IIFL Foundation supported program, team has been able to get this market aligned training course in Kupwara - near the border area. Market aligned opportunities and trainings like this in Kupwara is enabling the youth to get trained and also get a chance to pursue their dreams of strentghening Tourism in Kashmir. We wish them well as they embark their journeys and also look forward to meeting them at the respective cafes/resteraunts etc. that they will join !:)