Kakching: Assam Rifles in collaboration with REACHA and supported by the IIFL Foundation under its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, successfully concluded a series of Skill Development Training Programmes at Pallel Garrison. The initiative was designed to enhance employability and generate sustainable livelihood opportunities for local youth, with a particular focus on the hospitality sector.
Across five batches, 246 young participants benefitted from structured training aimed at equipping them with industry-relevant skills. Batch I trained 46 candidates, with 20 securing employment, while Batch II prepared 50 candidates, of whom 32 were placed in reputed organisations including Trident Hotel, Bandra, W Hotel, Goa and Hotel Vijan Mahal, Jabalpur. Batch III saw 25 of 50 trainees gain employment in establishments such as Le Méridien, Navi Mumbai, Sterling Holidays and Taj Vivanta, Bhubaneswar. Batch IV, which included children of Ex-Servicemen, trained 50 youth, with 34 securing placements in Trident Hotels, Mumbai, Le Méridien, New Delhi, ITC Fortune, New Delhi and Bagicha Wilderness, Odisha. Batch V comprised 50 trainees, including 23 women, broadening opportunities for both genders.
A Certificate Distribution Ceremony marked the completion of Batch V, attended by 105 persons including trainees, family members, and representatives of IIFL Foundation and Assam Rifles personnel. The ceremony was graced by Mrs Madhu Nirmal Jain, Director, IIFL Foundation and Mr Nikhil Pant, CEO, REACHA, who presented certificates to the successful candidates. The initiative highlighted the transformative impact of skill development in creating meaningful employment, empowering youth and strengthening community resilience in Kakching District.
