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• SBI  Youth for India Fellowship Programme is an initiative taken up by the State Bank of India in collaboration with reputed NGOs with a vision for the betterment of the rural residents.
• The programme was started with a motive by the Organization to Help and Uplift the Rural poor by providing brilliant young minds working as catalyst for the growth of the rural lives.
• Many professional from reputed companies have taken this break from their jobs to work closely with poor and bring a difference to their lives. These professional have also got enriched experience and deeper understanding of problems at Grassroots.
• Corporates such as the Tata Group, MindTree & Cap Gemini gave their employees a sabbatical to join the SBI Youth for India fellowship.

Details about the SBI Youth Fellowship Programme

• The Programme will provide the candidate an opportunity to work at the grass root levels in Rural India

• It is a Fellowship and not a Job.
  
• The Project is a one year course- will be conducted in two batches- September & November
• The programme will consist of classroom sessions to guide the candidates and will include a set of topics.
• The candidate would be give a Project based on their Interest/ Skill Sets and the requirement of the partner NGO.
• The projects will be located in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
• A Mentor would be provided to every candidate and will guide them in overcoming the challenges at work.
• The Candidate would be required to stay near the Project Site in Rural Location and NGO staff would help in the accommodation.
• At the end of the programme, the candidate will have to submit a report regarding their work and achievements.
• The candidate will gain hands-on experience of rural markets, its linkages and an insight into the mind of the rural consumer and what comprises the \'bottom of the pyramid\'

Partner NGOs for SBI Youth Fellowship Programme

• MS Swaminathan Research Foundation
• BAIF Development Research Foundation
• Seva Mandir
• Gram Vikas
• Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India)

What are the opportunities after the SBI Youth for India Fellowship

• If the candidate desires then they can continue working with the organisation after the completion of course.
• They can join any other NGO
• Can work with Organisation working in Public policy, planning, research & advocacy
• Become Social Entrepreneur
• Pursue Further Studies or opt for fellowships like the Prime Minister\'s Rural Development Fellows Scheme.
• Enter Mainstream and with valuable insights of Rural Markets & Rural Consumers help in developing Products & Services Suitable for the Rural Market. 

Last date:Jun 30, 2014