IHCL and REACHA are implementing Skill Development Initiatives not only across Kashmir – Uri, Boniyar and Kupwara, but also in Uttarakhand. This collaboration has so far positively impacted 375 youth, out of which 140 youth have also moved towards meaningful opportunities. Further, 600 more youth would be trained across Kashmir and Uttarakhand in this

FY, leading to a total outreach to 975 youth through IHCL and REACHA’s intervention since the inception of our collaboration in 2023. In addition, 350 more trainees in Kupwara, Kashmir have undergone Tata STRIVE-IHCL Curriculum and Assessment. Tata STRIVE as the certification partner is providing market aligned knowledge to our trainees in Kashmir, and

making them market ready.

Boniyar (2024 onwards)

IHCL and REACHA started the “Food and Beverage, and Chef Bakery Training Programme” at Chinar Nau Jawan Club, Boniyar (Jammu & Kashmir) in April 2024 in collaboration with Baramulla Army 15 JAKLI (Brigade 161 PIR PANJAL) with Tata STRIVE as Certification Partner.

During the inauguration at Boniyar - Chief Guest Brig PMS Dillon during his speech emphasized the importance of this initiative, and also shared how Indian Amry around the valley has been doing initiatives to uplift and mainstream the community, and how this aligns with the same. He also motivated students to come and be part of the program.

IHCL support at Boniyar with REACHA will touch upon 400 trainees by the end of FY 2025-26 since inception.

Kupwara (2024 onwards)

Encouraged by Boniyar’s success, IHCL collaboration with REACHA expanded to Kupwara (Another Aspirational District). After discussions with the Indian Army and a detailed need assessment by REACHA, a new programme was launched at the Roshan Mustaqbil Centre in Kupwara in January 2025.

Roshan Mustaqbil (RM) Training Center is being developed by a collaborative initiative by IHCL, and REACHA, with support of Indian Army (28 Infantry Div Signals Regiment) aimed at empowering youth in Kupwara through skill development, career counselling, and livelihood generation.

This initiative will impact 225 youth by the end of FY 2025-26 since inception.

Message from Col Tanmoy (Roshan Mustaqbil) Our collaboration with IHCL and REACHA Foundation has been impactful, strengthening our

efforts at Roshan Mustaqbil(RM) to create meaningful opportunities for Kupwara's youth.REACHA will further enhance this journey by introducing their dedicated programmes amplifying the impact on the community.

Uri (2025 onwards)

IHCL and REACHA co-designed a unique dual-domain initiative - the “Chef

Bakery and Fashion Designing (Weaving) Training Programme” which will be training 150 individuals in FY 2025-26. This programme aligns with IHCL’s mission of creating inclusive growth opportunities while addressing local aspirations and ensuring livelihood generation through skill-based employment.

During inauguration Brig Manish Sehgal (VSM), Commander 12 Inf Bde, Dagger Division of Indian Army, Uri, shared, “Working with youth and community is our commitment to nurture development in the region. The skill centre by IHCL and REACHA is a collaborative effort to uplift local communities and provide the youth with tools for a brighter future.”

​Uttarakhand (2025 onwards)

The success of the partnership in Kashmir inspired IHCL and REACHA to extend their collaboration beyond the region. In FY 2025–26, IHCL and REACHA are implementing the “Uttarakhand Youth Upskilling Programme” in Uttarakhand.

This initiative, currently in its first year, and aims to train 200 youth in AC technician and electrician associated trades. The programme emphasizes employability from the very beginning - encouraging trainees to take up internships/market opportunities during training and supporting them in securing jobs or starting enterprises within the state.

The team is closely collaborating with Department of Skill Development and Employment, Uttarakhand for this initiative. An In-house content and IHCL, DSDE and REACHA Assessment and Certification would be used to get the youth market ready in Uttarakhand.

​Center of Excellence (FY 2025-26) Onwards - Srinagar

We aim to develop this center as a model case study center where not only we will conduct trainings for the local youth, to support the Hospitality requirements, but also guide youth from all our IHCL supported programs in Kashmir at Srinagar as the Hub Point. Srinagar being the hub of Hospitality would enable students to get the right exposure of the market through this intervention.