Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 8: SBI Foundation, the CSR arm of the State Bank of India Group, has announced the registrations for the 13th Batch of its flagship programme, the SBI Youth for India Fellowship, inviting applications from young, dynamic individuals from Ladakh eager to contribute to rural development.
The 13-month-long programme offers a structured opportunity for educated urban youth – graduates and young professionals – between the age of 21-32 years, to collaborate with rural communities and 13 reputed partner NGOs across India to drive meaningful change in society. Aspirants can apply throughhttp://apply.youthforindia.org.
Applicants for the SBI YFI Fellowship programme must be Indian citizens, Overseas citizens of India (OCI), or citizens of Bhutan or Nepal who are passionate about advancing sustainable development objectives in rural areas.
Emphasizing the significance of the Fellowship in empowering youth to contribute to India’s progress, Sanjay Prakash, Managing Director & CEO, SBI Foundation said, “The SBI Youth for India Fellowship aligns with the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by empowering the youth to drive transformative change in rural India. By working on 12 crucial thematic areas such as education, women’s empowerment, rural livelihoods, and more, the Fellows not only contribute to community development but also build their own leadership and problem-solving skills. “We invite passionate young minds to join us in shaping the future of our nation and creating lasting impact.”
Over the past 12 years, 640 Fellows have significantly contributed to community development across these key areas. The programme has positively impacted more than 1,50,000 lives through various grassroots interventions and community engagement initiatives in over 250 villages spanning 20 States across India.
Some of the notable SBI Youth for India alumni include Siddharth Daga (YFI 2016-17 Batch), Co-founder of Neo Motion, which customises Tech-Enabled Wheelchairs, who recently drew appreciation from Prime Minister, Narendra Modi for the vision.
Another former fellow is Nupur Poharkar (YFI 2020-21 Batch), who founded ‘PIRUL Handicrafts’ in 2020 mobilising a group of women in the villages of Uttarakhand to address the environmental issue of pine waste and turning it around to create beautiful home decor products. Her efforts have removed 2000 kg of pine waste, which is one of the major causes of forest fires in hills.
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