Empowering Changemakers: SBI Youth for India's Impactful Conclave 2026

The SBI Youth for India (YFI) Fellowship hosted its 2026 Conclave in Kochi, uniting over 150 young changemakers from across the nation. The event served as a pivotal platform for sharing knowledge, fostering collaborations, and highlighting grassroots efforts aimed at rural transformation.

Significant personalities like SBI Foundation Managing Director Swapan Dhar and COO Jagannath Sahoo graced the occasion, underscoring the Fellowship's 15-year impact. Panel discussions addressed scaling rural innovation and fostering partnerships with civil society organizations, with a focus on projects led by alumni.

The fellowship program has equipped more than 700 youth to impact over 200,000 lives. Applications for the 2026-27 batch are now open, targeting graduates and young professionals eager to contribute to rural development and social change across India and neighboring regions.