The Memorial Lecture & Dialogue is being organized to remember, honour and acknowledge the contribution of Late Shri JC Pant towards development of the nation. It celebrates his life, his service to the nation, and his work for public welfare and national development. [This is and will be an Annual Memorial Dialogue] https://youtu.be/QQfOPDbpqF4?si=fUL4HADHoJaPD16R

Late Sri JC Pant (IAS Retd.; 1961 Batch; Former Secretary GoI) was deeply committed to Sustainable Development of India throughout his career as an IAS Officer (1961 – 1996), and as Founder Chairman REACHA (1992 – 2023), a Voluntary Organisation/Non- profit/NGO he founded in 1992 along with like-minded Civil Servant, Scientists and lovers of India. The legacy continues to strengthen our country…

The team is working with various government schools, and working in the area of STEM, training in Computer Skills - Coding, Application of AI, Robotics and Communication Skills.  As part of one of the projects students were given and shown designs, so that they can code and create the same using skills that they have learnt. Team is also closely working with teachers to strengthen and support them in the area of tech.

The team visited various gram panchayats, villages, blocks, in district of Dungarpur in Rajasthan State where we are implementing  Nokia  Smartpur. Nokia Smartpur Project is being implemented here at 15 centers at Gram Panchayat level. Through the program we are able to understand and address challenges of local communities of far flung areas where much resources are not yet easily accessible.  Reaching the last mile in areas - Governance, Financial Inclusion, Livelihood, and

REACHA HQ Delhi team was on a field visit to  The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)  Uttarakhand Project locations - Dehradun and Haridwar this past week. (Week of 17th Nov 2025) Following are the key highlights -  - Team visited Govt. ITI Kalsi and Govt ITI Vikasnagar in Dehradun District and Govt. ITI. Roshnabad, Haridwar. Team has been delivering industry aligned training at both these locations as part of IHCL Project.  -Team has developed in house Technician Book that

Team in action across Panchayats in Samba District - Surara, Mawa, Mohargarh, Palli, Badheri, Daruee, Diani, Sangwali, Daghore, Taloor, Naran Through the Smartpur interevntion the team is working closely with various Government Departments to stregthen community members across - Health, Education, Livelihood, Governance and Financial Inclusion Pillars.  Below Snamsphots show -  1) Awareness camps on Social Protection Schemes  2) Medical Health Screening  3) Financial Literacy

These trainees have also successfully cleared NIELIT -  NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (NIELIT)  assessment of "MS Office, Programming and Application of AI for Market Readiness".  We are grateful to Genpact team for their support to make youth market ready.  The ceremony was graced by Genpact's  Rajiv Ghosh  and  Aniket Tiwari  - Consultant and representative from Employment Department, Lucknow.  Trainees also presented their stories and learnings

Industry Visit to Hotel Dibang in Roing and the Homestay of Mrs. Tine Mena, first woman from Northeast India & Arunachalee woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest was both enlightening and inspiring.  Trainees explored the hotel's modern amenities and picturesque surroundings, gaining valuable insights into its operations and commitment to guest satisfaction.  General Manager Mr. Diche Mega and all the staffs were really welcoming. Overall, it was a rewarding experience, o

Team conducted the last of Bamboo Crafting class for Kikruma Village.  We were truly impressed by their sense of creativity. Trainees have created this from scratch.  Closing ceremony of the batch was comducted with support of Assam Rifles.

Trainees, ITI Faculties and ITI Principals all gathered together at Imperial Auto supported Upskilling Center at Faridabad to celeberate this milestone. ITI Trainees have come to this center for their training, completed their practical training at Imperial Auto Plants, and completed their industry aligned assessment at the center. The program is shaping these youth to be ready in alignment with the needs of the market. Students from trades - Fitter, Machinist, COPA, Electric

Classes and Assessment in action at the Imperial Supported Training Center in the community.  Trainees from various ITIs across Faridabad, Haryana come to the center to get Industry aligned training. They go through a rigrous on job training period at Imperial Auto factories.  The program over the years continue to empower the youth of communities of Haryana - preparing them for market for livelihood opportunities. Many have joined jobs and some have also started their own sm

Oranges in Arunachal are ready.  Team is working on orange revival, enterprise creation exploration, market linkage exploration. Through SIDBI support, we are working in Bekhuliang and Tilai panchayats of Lohit District, Arunchal.  Major area here fall under the forest reserve, and through the program we are exploring ways to enable the local community members here.  A lot of the farms have also been badly hit by diseases, revival work on the same is also underway.  Picture -

Ronak Jaan, daughter of retired Army Officer Gh. Amhad Sofi from Sophipora, stands today as a shinning example of courage, resilience and empowerment. Coming from a humble background in a conservative community. Ronak always dreamed of becoming independent and supporting her family. However, in a neighbourhood where girls rarely step out of their hometowns for education or work, her aspirations seemed far from reach.  Ronak’s life began to change when she became a part of the

We are delighted to share that Ms. Resma Gurung, our trainee of  IIFL (India Infoline Group)  Foundation supported training in Arunachal Pradesh, has successfully completed the Homestay Host Programme and has been placed as a Guest Service Associate at W Goa* — the only W hotel in India under the prestigious Marriott International brand. Her training was made possible through the invaluable support of IIFL Foundation CSR, at IGGC, Tezu, with support of NCC.  We are grateful t

Snapshots from Bamboo Crafting Training at Kikruma Village in collaboration with Assam Rifles. Training includes techniques on - Bamboo Treatment Plant, How to use machines, making end products, discussion on enterprise creation etc.  Team is working in-raods in interior of various villages in Nagaland. SIDBI supported intervention at a lot of these places is first of its kind intervention to upskill and train the community members

Silver Jubilee Celebration of formation of Uttarakhand in Dehradun. REACHA  team was in full swing and showcased its work at the ocassion.  The team showcased products that the trainees have made through  The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)  supported programs in Kashmir - Uri, Boniyar  Chinar Nau Jawan Club Boniyar , and Kupwara  Roshan Mustaqbil Kupwara  in collaboration with Indian Army.  Apple juice from Chinar Yuva made by trainnes in collboration with Indian Army w

Physical training is being held at  Roshan Mustaqbil Kupwara .  At REACHA, for our skill development prorgams, all of these have industry aligned assessment and certification. These help the trainees to get the edge after they complete the training and move towards starting their professional journeys.  We are greateful to Tata Strive to not only constantly guiding and upskilling our trainees through its content, but also upskilling the trainers.

IIFL (India Infoline Group)  Foundation supproted Beauty and Wellness Training in collaboration with  Indian Army  (19 Artillery Brigade) with assessment partner -  Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council .  Certification Ceremony at Chinar Yuva in presence of Indian Army and owner of VLCC Baramulla. This marks an important day in professional lives of the trainees.  Many trainees are already freelancing and have started generating income, and more will take a step towards sta

The team will closely work with KU faculties and students to strengthen Kashmir. Key focus would be to take REACHA experiences and successful models of community intervention from FIELD to the CLASSROOM to train and strengthen social development professionals - MSW and PhD students and Staff - for Sustainable Development of Kashmir.

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)  supported training centers at Kupwara, Uri and Boniyar.  1)  Roshan Mustaqbil Kupwara  - HQ Team interacted with parents of trainees, trainees, trainers,  Indian Army . F&B and Guest Service Trainings are underway at RM.  2) Uri - Fashion Designing (Weaving) and Chef Bakery Trainings are underway. This location is right next to the border. IHCL's support in collaboration with Indian Army is playing a very important role to strengthen