Delighted to share that REACHA has partnered Cadence India for their CSR project in Pune. The project will focus at incorporating coding skills in girls at an early age. Pictures from the MOU Signing at Cadence Noida Office on 6/6/2024.

Impact Story from IIFL (India Infoline Group) Foundation supported Retail Sales Associate Training Program in Kupwara, Kashmir, under guidance of Indian Army, implemented by REACHA. We are happy to share one of our trainees who has completed the course and cleared the assessment by Retailers Association's Skill Council of India (RASCI) successfully has went on to open his own saloon. Ishfaq becomes a role model for the local youth as he starts his entrepreneurship journey.

AI Classes for Girls from Tribal Background in Betul, Madhya Pradesh Value Addition Course on AI using Python at Gurukula Kangri, Haridwar Industry Academia Connect in partnership with Goa Government IBM SkillsBuild Pan India Orientation Sessions on skills like AI, Job Readiness etc. Stay tuned for latest updates from FY 2024-25!

REACHA has been implementing Coding projects through Kojo Pan India, and is taking up: Teaching children how to code in line with National Education Policy 2020 Teacher Training Government recognized NIELIT certification for training youth in coding Kojo is included in State curriculums (Goa) Kojo is being promoted throughout the state of Uttarakhand Taking coding through Kojo for youth near border areas in Kashmir Kojo Kalpana projects pan India with Smartgaon Stats and impact created through Kojo - Downloads – 175000+ Countries – 180+ Students – 30000+ Instructors trained – 100+ Schools – 350+ More news regarding upcoming Kojo coding projects by REACHA would be shared soon..!

The deck touches upon the following - Information on GROW report and portal Agroforestry in India Need to promote Agroforestry Challenges Alignment with National and Global Commitments

REACHA Team met with Deputy Commissioner, Lohit District, Shri Shashvat Saurabh, IAS Saurabh on 17/5/2024 to seek support for placement and market linkages for the candidates who have completed IIFL (India Infoline Group) Foundation supported Home Stay Host Training Program under guidance of NATIONAL CADET CORPS - India implemented by REACHA at Tezu, Arunachal Pradesh. There are some candidates who are interested in setting up their own home stays. DC office was happy to hear this, and mentioned that they would try to assist them through relevant government schemes. They also would try to find internship opportunities for the other candidates. REACHA team is also travelling to places like - Wakhet Liang Village, Medu Village, Namsai Marwa Village etc around Arunachal Pradesh and is connecting with local homestays, hotels and resorts for placement/internship opportunities for the pass-out candidate. Recently, Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council conducted assessment for students on 8/5/2024 and 9/5/2024 and all 43 students who appeared for the exam and practical have successfully cleared the same! The focus and push is now on placement/internship opportunities for these candidates so they can have a chance to use and apply what they have learnt in this training to further strengthen their career, and contribute to not only economy of Northeast but also of India!

The following lays an introduction to the field of Agroforestry, which is also an evolving field in CSR. The deck touches upon the following - Agroforestry and Corporate Vision Environment and Climate Benefits Socio Economic Benefits Agricultural and Animal Welfare Benefits Conclusion

REACHA team members Girish Saive and Pramod Rawat are currently on a monitoring and evaluation visit for IIFL (India Infoline Group) Foundation supported Homestay Host Training Program implemented by REACHA under guidance of NCC in Tezu, Arunachal Pradesh. The team is focusing on career guidance and facilitation for placement opportunities for the candidates who have successfully completed the program. Some trainees are now keen to set up their own homestays and become entrepreneurs. We are exploring government schemes, internship opportunities for trained candidates. The goal is to strengthen the livelihood of the local youth of Tezu, Arunachal Pradesh.

REACHA along with Indian Army gifted ADNAN BASHIR a professional cycle at Baramulla in 2023 to help him to work towards his goals to represent India at the global stage and stand up to his potential. Since then Adnan has worked very hard, and has won Gold medal in J&K road race junior category in 2023. He also qualified for the Khelo India Youth Games 2023, Tamil Nadu. Adnan is now training full time, and is representing his state and country at various competitions. He also is becoming a role model for youth in Kashmir to work hard in whatever skill they have and give their best. REACHA is happy to be a part of Adnan's story, and continues to be there for him and wish him luck!

Sandeep Kaur was a part of our Fashion and Designing Training Program (April to October 2023) in Baramulla (Aspirational District), Kashmir supported by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd CSR under guidance of Indian Army. Sandeep, mother of two, hails from a middle-class family. She developed an interest to pursue fashion designing course from our training center. She had the aspiration to start something of her own. However, she was unsure about managing the expenses for the required equipment. To her relief, she got to know that all the necessary equipment would be provided at the Center as part of the training. During her learning journey, Sandeep found her mentor Ms. Harmit Kaur's teaching style to be very effective. Despite facing challenges due to her family, Sandeep sometimes used to miss classes but her mentor made sure that she did not miss any topics. This support encouraged Sandeep a lot. After completing her training, Sandeep took a loan to purchase sewing machine to open her boutique. With all the hard work, she now successfully operates her own boutique from home, and has started earning an average of 7k to 10k per month. She aspires to take this forward, and also help others in the community.

Assessment by Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council is underway at Tezu, Arunachal Pradesh for Home Stay Host Training Program supported by IIFL (India Infoline Group) Foundation under guidance of National Cadet Corps and implemented by REACHA. This initiative aligns with Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region's mandate to further strengthen and upskill the communities in Northeast, so they have a chance of acquiring new skills and accessing better livelihood opportunities. Some snapshots from the theory and practical exams -

Posters and campaigns created by students by coding on Kojo. REACHA is implementing coding projects through Kojo Pan India. These align with Government's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and is enabling students to learn essential 21st century skills and STEM concepts. Following thematic areas are some examples in which students are applying the concepts they learn through coding - Health and Wellness Climate and Sustainability Art and Culture