Call for SBI Youth for India Fellowship program

In a special drive, SBI Foundation, the CSR arm ofthe State Bank Group, is inviting Citizens of Nepal for the 12th Batch of the SBI Youth forIndia Fellowship program. The 13-monthprogram provides a well-structured opportunity for fresh graduates and young professionals to collaborate with rural communities and 13 esteemed NGOs across India, fostering meaningful social change. The deadline to apply for the SBI YFI Fellowship is Tuesday September, 17 2024.

 To be eligible for the Fellowship Program under this special drive, a candidate must be a Citizen of Nepal holding Nagrikta. The candidate must be between the age group of 21- 32 years on the day of commencement of the program i.e. 7th October 2024. The Candidates must also strongly commit to advancing sustainable development objectives in rural areas. Once selected, the candidates need to report to Tilonia, Kishangarh, Rajasthan on 5th October 2024 to begin the experiential journey.

 "The SBI Youth for India program provides aunique opportunity for urban youth to activelycontribute to the development sector while addressing the challenges of rural life. We welcome our colleagues from the State Bank of India, Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), and youth from Nepal and Bhutan, to join the force and be the ambassadors of change for rural India. With 10 successful editions behind us and the 11^th underway, our program remains dedicated to empowering youth to create meaningful change in rural communities. This initiative is a beacon of hope for those eager to shape a brighterfuture for both themselves and rural India." said Sanjay Prakash, Managing Director & CEO, SBI Foundation.

 The SBI Youth for India Fellowship, which is one of its kind, works on 12 thematic areassuch as Health, Rural Livelihood, FoodSecurity, Environmental Protection,Education, Water, Technology, Women’s Empowerment, Self-Governance, Social Entrepreneurship, Traditional Craft andAlternate Energy. During the Fellowship program, the Fellows work on one of these 12 thematic areas as per their interest.