NewsIMTSNOTICE: SBI Foundation celebrated the valedictory ceremony of its 12th batch of SBI Youth for India fellowship on 6/11/2025 in Gurgaon. 70 young changemakers completed their year-long rural immersion program, creating sustainable solutions for India's social challenges. The fellowship has impacted over 200,000 lives across 250+ villages in 21 states and 1 union territory through partnerships with 15 leading NGOs. With this batch, the alumni network now exceeds 700 fellows, with 70% continuing in the social sector. Fellows like Nitesh Bhardwaj created a media platform benefiting 2,500 tribal families, while others worked on biodiversity conservation and renewable energy access. The program addresses 12 thematic areas aligned with 10 UN sustainable development goals. SBI Foundation CEO Sanjay Prakash praised the fellows as changemakers who co-create sustainable solutions with rural communities. (Updated 6 Nov 2025, 16:03 IST; source: link)
SBI Youth for India Fellowship Completes 12th Batch
The SBI Foundation recently celebrated the completion of its 12th batch of Youth for India fellowship in Gurgaon. Seventy young changemakers finished their year-long rural immersion program where they developed sustainable solutions for social challenges across India. The program has made a significant impact, touching over 200,000 lives in more than 250 villages spread across 21 states and one union territory. These accomplishments were possible through partnerships with 15 leading non-governmental organizations working in rural development. This note explains what it means for students, when the process starts, how to check updates, and what to do next in simple steps.
Fellows Create Lasting Rural Impact Across India
The fellowship focuses on 12 thematic areas aligned with 10 UN sustainable development goals. Notable projects from this batch included a media platform benefiting 2,500 tribal families, biodiversity conservation initiatives, and renewable energy access programs. With the addition of this batch, the fellowship's alumni network now exceeds 700 members, with 70% continuing their careers in the social sector. The program's success lies in its approach of having fellows work directly with rural communities to co-create solutions rather than imposing external ideas.
Key Points
- NOTICE: SBI Foundation celebrated the valedictory ceremony of its 12th batch of SBI Youth for India fellowship on 6/11/2025 in Gurgaon.
- 70 young changemakers completed their year-long rural immersion program, creating sustainable solutions for India's social challenges.
- The fellowship has impacted over 200,000 lives across 250+ villages in 21 states and 1 union territory through partnerships with 15 leading NGOs.
