Kashyap Reshi Foundation is a centrally coordinated, multi-sector development organization working across all 20 districts of the Jammu & Kashmir, with a strong emphasis on education, employment generation, livelihood promotion, skill development, and re-skilling/up-skilling of marginalized and special groups, including persons with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions, youth, women, artisans, and socially excluded communities.
Kashyap Reshi Foundation
Vision
The vision of Kashyap Reshi Foundation is to build an inclusive, skilled, and economically empowered Jammu & Kashmir, where every individual—especially persons with autism, youth, women, and marginalized groups—has access to right to good education, dignified employment, sustainable livelihoods, and equal participation in society.
A Valley-wide ecosystem of skills, jobs, and livelihoods Social and economic inclusion of persons with autism and special needs Strengthened linkages between skills, markets, and employment Preservation of traditional livelihoods alongside modern employability skills.
The core mission of Kashyap Reshi Foundation is to: Provide quality education and sound health to remote areas. Promote job-oriented skill development and capacity building Organize and facilitate job fairs (Rozgar Melas) and employment drives Enable up-skilling and re-skilling aligned with market demand Support livelihood creation for persons with autism and special abilities Work in close collaboration with government departments, agencies, NGOs, and private sector partners Ensure district-wise outreach with centralized planning and monitoring Centralized Operations.
Across Kashmir Valley Kashyap Reshi Foundation operates through a centralized coordination mechanism, ensuring uniform standards, transparency, and effective implementation across all 10 districts of the Kashmir Division.
This centralized model enables
Valley-level planning and monitoring District-wise implementation through partner agencies Strong convergence with state and central government programs Large-scale outreach and beneficiary linkage Through this model, more than 2 lakh persons with autism and related stakeholders across the Kashmir Valley are directly or indirectly linked with the Foundation’s programs, services, and livelihood initiatives. Job Fairs (Rozgar & Employment Melas) A major pillar of the Foundation’s work is the organization and facilitation of Job Fair Melas and Employment Drives, conducted in collaboration with: Government employment and skill departments Training agencies and institutions Industry partners and employers Social sector organizations
These job fairs aim to:
Provide on-the-spot employment opportunities Facilitate employer–candidate interaction Offer career counseling and guidance Link trained youth and special-needs candidates with suitable jobs Special provisions are made to ensure inclusive participation of persons with autism, with supportive environments and role-specific placements. Skill Training, Up-Skilling & Re-Skilling Centers
Kashyap Reshi Foundation supports and coordinates Skill Training Centers across the Jammu & Kashmir, focusing on: Up-skilling: Enhancing existing skills for better productivity and income Re-skilling: Training individuals in new trades aligned with market needs
Key sectors include
Handicrafts and artisan-based livelihoods Service sector skills IT and digital support roles Small-scale manufacturing and self-employment trades Autism-Focused Livelihood & Capacity Building A distinctive and highly impactful area of Kashyap Reshi Foundation’s work is its structured engagement with persons with autism across Kashmir.
Interventions include
Identification of ability-based skills and interests Customized skill training modules Supported employment and livelihood models Family and caregiver engagement Collaboration with special educators and agencies The Foundation believes that persons with autism possess unique capabilities, and with the right training and environment, they can achieve economic independence and social dignity. Livelihood Promotion & Market Linkages Beyond training, the Foundation focuses on end-to-end livelihood support, including: Self-employment and micro-enterprise promotion Artisan and home-based work models Market linkage and buyer connect Group-based livelihood and cooperative models These interventions help ensure that skills are translated into sustainable income opportunities. Collaboration with Agencies & Institutions.
Kashyap Reshi Foundation works in active collaboration with: Central Government Ministries Jammu & Kashmir UT departments Skill development missions Educational and training institutions NGOs, CSOs, and private agencies This collaborative approach ensures scale, sustainability, and impact across 29 Districts of UT.
Through its centralized yet inclusive model, Kashyap Reshi Foundation has: Linked over 2 lakh persons with autism and beneficiaries across the Valley Created pathways for employment and livelihoods Strengthened skill ecosystems at district and community levels Promoted dignity-based, inclusive development
Conclusion
Kashyap Reshi Foundation stands as a key institution for employment, skill development, and inclusive livelihood promotion in the UT. By combining job fairs, skill centers, up-skilling/re-skilling initiatives, and autism-focused livelihood programs, the Foundation is transforming lives and strengthening the socio-economic fabric of the region.
Current Directors & Key Managerial Personnel of KASHYAP RESHI FOUNDATION
DIN
Director Name
Designation
Appointment Date
09723404
FAYAZ AHMAD MIR
Director
2022-08-31
09723405
TARIQ AHMAD SHIEKH
Director
2022-08-31
09723406
SHABIR AHMAD BHAT
Director
2022-08-31
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Responsible person Details
S. No.
Name
Father’s Name
Address
Designation
1
Mohammad Iqbal Najar
Abdul Ahad Najar
Kalantara, Kreeri, Baramulla
Project Head (State Level) & DDO
2
Syed Owais-Ul-Amin
Syed Mohammad Amin
Gul Afshan (Mulagam), Kunzar, Baramulla – 193403
Functional Director & DDO
Project Management
Mr. Mohammad Iqbal Najar shall function as Project Head (State Level) with overall responsibility for:
Planning
Coordination
Reporting
Government and departmental liaison
Mr. Syed Owais-ul-Amin shall function as Functional Director, responsible for:
Day-to-day operations
Implementation
Monitoring
Documentation
The NGO shall provide necessary institutional support and statutory backing for the projects.
