SBI Foundation has announced the induction of the 12th Batch of SBI Youth for India Fellowship Program. The inauguration held at Barefoot College-SWRC, Tilonia, Rajasthan, marks the beginning of a 13-month rural development journey for a diverse and passionate cohort of Fellows dedicated to creating positive change in underserved communities across the country.
51 Fellows have joined the August cohort. Women mark a significant 52 per cent in this cohort intake over men at 48 per cent men who hail from various parts of the country. East and North East Zone stands at 29 per cent, South at 12 per cent, North and Central India at 40 per cent, and Western India at 19 per cent making it a diverse pool of self-motivated people with a common objective to drive change at the grassroots.
This year, 69 per cent of the cohort comprises working professionals, bringing a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives to tackle rural development challenges.
Over the course of the next 13 months, these Fellows will work with rural communities in thematic areas including Health, Rural Livelihood, Food Security, Environmental Protection, Education, Water, Technology, Women’s Empowerment, Self-Governance, Social Entrepreneurship, Traditional Craft, and Alternate Energy.
The SBI Youth for India Fellowship Program is a flagship initiative of SBI Foundation. Through this program, India’s young minds connect with rural communities, understand their challenges and work together to co-create sustainable solutions.
