SBI Foundation Unveils 11th Batch of Youth for India Fellowship and ‘Sanjeevani’ Ambulance Initiative

The SBI Foundation recently hosted the valediction ceremony for the 11th batch of the SBI Youth for India Fellowship at SBILD Panaji, Goa, marking the end of a 13-month journey for 53 Fellows. Check details here

The SBI Foundation recently hosted the valediction ceremony for the 11th batch of the SBI Youth for India Fellowship at SBILD Panaji, Goa. The event marked the completion of a transformative 13-month journey for 53 Fellows from across India, with a remarkable 60% female representation. With over 580 alumni, the program has seen 70% of its fellows remain committed to the development sector, making significant contributions to the country’s social development goals.

Binod Kumar Mishra, DMD (HR) & CDO, State Bank of India, inaugurated the event and launched a primary healthcare ambulance service, ‘Sanjeevani,’ under the Gram Seva Project of SBI Foundation. The initiative seeks to improve healthcare access in rural areas with limited services. Shri Mishra congratulated the graduating Fellows on successfully completing their journey and expressed his hope that they will leverage their experience serving in rural communities to contribute to nation-building.

Speaking at the ceremony, Sanjay Prakash, MD & CEO, SBI Foundation remarked, “Our Fellows have demonstrated exceptional dedication to transforming rural India, making a meaningful impact on communities and furthering India’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals. With YFI, we continue to bridge the gap between the skilled youth of our country and the underserved communities addressing critical rural challenges and bring about sustainable positive change.”

The SBI Youth for India Fellowship covers 12 key thematic areas, including Health, Rural Livelihoods, Food Security, Environmental Protection, Education, Water, Technology, Women’s Empowerment, Self-Governance, Social Entrepreneurship, Traditional Crafts, and Alternative Energy. Fellows select one area of focus and implement impactful projects in collaboration with 13 prominent NGOs.

The Fellowship has engaged hundreds of Indian youth and overseas citizens in impactful rural development work, benefiting over 150,000 individuals through youth-led interventions in 250 villages across 20 states. Many Fellows have gone on to launch successful ventures or pursue further studies in development, making enduring contributions to India’s social sector. Notable alumni include Siddharth Daga, Co-founder of NeoMotion, a tech-enabled wheelchair company featured on Shark Tank, and Shriti Pandey, founder of ‘Strawcture,’ recognised by Forbes 30 Under 30 for her innovative sustainable building solutions.

Shri Jagannath Sahoo, President & COO, SBI Foundation, further added, “The SBI Youth for India Fellowship is a powerful catalyst, empowering young change-makers to create sustainable social impact. With initiatives like ‘Sanjeevani,’ we are strengthening our mission to serve rural India, extending our reach and fostering holistic community development.”

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