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REACHA Field Work Diary

The REACHA Diary  is, at its heart, a reflection of a time and experiences spent listening, learning, and working closely with communities across India. It brings together stories from the field, blogs, and reflections that capture not only the work we undertake, but the people, conversations, and journeys that shaped it.

At REACHA, our work begins with a simple belief: meaningful change cannot be delivered from the outside—it must be built together. Throughout the year, our teams engage with communities to understand their socio-economic and ecological realities and to co-create solutions that are practical, sustainable, and deeply rooted in local contexts. This diary captures those shared efforts and the many small but significant steps that lead to lasting impact.

What you will find in these pages is more than a list of interventions or outcomes. You will see processes—of trust being built, ideas being tested, approaches being refined, and partnerships strengthening over time. Each entry reflects moments of collaboration, learning, and adaptation, reminding us that development is as much about relationships as it is about results.

As you read the REACHA Diary, we hope these pages offer not just an account of what we achieved, but a sense of how change unfolds—patiently, collectively, and with care. They also remind us of the responsibility we carry: to listen more than we speak, to act thoughtfully, and to remain grounded in the communities we serve.

Shoutout to our team members who make this possible everyday!

REACHA Field Work Diary April 2026 to June 2026

REACHA Field Work Diary January 2026 to March 2026

REACHA Field Work Diary 2025 

 

Resource Material 

REACHA Kashmir Journey (About Decade Long)
 

The Kashmir CSR Dialogue 2025, organised by REACHA in partnership with the Directorate of Lifelong Learning, University of Kashmir (NAAC Accredited A+), on February 25, 2025, highlighted CSR’s role in transforming Kashmir. The event brought together key stakeholders, including corporate leaders, policymakers, and the Indian Army, to discuss employment, education, healthcare, skill development, and environmental sustainability.

 

The event featured the felicitation of impactful CSR leaders, interactive seminars, workshops, and discussions on Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, and a focus on better CSR compliance. Certificates, citations, and mementos were awarded to beneficiaries, corporates, and Army representatives. The dialogue aimed to empower youth through education, vocational training, and cultural enrichment, driving sustainable development in Kashmir.

Kashmir CSR Dilaogue Outcome Doc - 

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Nokia Smartpur Annual Workshop at IIPA

Team got an opportunity to present the Nokia Smartpur Work in front of the following people at Indian Institute of Public Administration (August 2025)-

1.Mr. SN Tripathi (IAS) - Director IIPA,

2.Mr. Om Prakash Singh (IRS) - Director, Ministry of Home Affairs

3.Mr. Alok Prem Nagar (IFS) - Joint Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj,

4.Dr. Alka Mittal - Member - Administration, Capacity Building Commission, Former CMD and Director (HR) of ONGC), Ramendra Singh - IIM Calcutta, Professor of Marketing. 

 

Key takeaways -

Smartpur Vision Mission, 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. 

Nokia Smartpur Year 1 Book Publication - 90 Centers 

Nokia Smartpur Year 1 Book Publication - 15 Centers in Kashmir 

Jammu and Kashmir Coffee Table Book Publication covering 40 Centers - 

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Uttarakhand Tech Summit 2025 

The Uttarakhand Tech Summit 2025 was held at Industrial Training Institutes (ITI), Niranjanpur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand on March 18, 2025. This event was dedicated to advancing skill development, innovation, and collaboration to empower the youth of Uttarakhand. The summit brought together key stakeholders from government, corporates, academia, and the youth, focusing on how technology and skill-building initiatives can drive employment and sustainable growth in the state. The summit was organized under the IBM SkillsBuild Program (IBM’s CSR initiative) in collaboration with:

  • Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST) – facilitating technological advancements.

  • Department of Skill Development and Employment (DSDE), Uttarakhand – shaping policies and programmes for workforce development.

  • REACHA – the implementation partner, ensuring execution and impact on the ground.

  • With the participation of senior government officials, corporate leaders, academic experts, and young innovators, the summit served as a platform to showcase groundbreaking projects with direct applications for Uttarakhand, exchange ideas, and chart a path towards a tech-driven future for the state, and the role of CSR to achieve the same.

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REACHA Digital Library; Click on link - 

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1toZl12esJKDnQ-nYdtAQzheXkO9AsCUy?usp=sharing

REACHA More Work / Information About The Org; Click on link - 

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MWOkqlWLuAjb3toC6dnSv_tJH9_rmUGL

Our Collaborations (Past and Present)

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Accreditations and Certifications
REACHA ensures that its trainings are fully aligned with market/industry and government mandates. We achieve this through our Certification with:

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