Rural India

Without a college degree, the opportunity of getting a proper job had become slim. But he persevered.

A resident of the village shares that Parida not only undertook developmental work, but he also helped people who were in dire need of financial assistance.

Each organisation is focused on making 10,000 rakhis or more, using traditional art forms native to that region.

"We are not only aiding waste management, we are creating a great alternative for wood."

"Many children were suffering as they did not have access to timely medical help. I was eager to bridge this gap between rural villages and healthcare services" says Jagdeep Gambir, founder of Karma Healthcare.

“Fishing was looked down upon in our area. Now, many people are ready to take up this trade,” says a fish farmer from Bundelkhand.

‘SBI Youth for India Fellowship’, an initiative of SBI Foundation provides a platform to the urban youth to participate in Rural Development with their innovative ideas to address the rural struggles and also benefit from the learnings through on-ground experience.

"When I tried to convince the villagers about toilets, sometimes they would scoff and scorn at me for being ‘jobless’. Often men would misbehave and taunt as well."

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“Even in areas where water is scarce, these toilets work well as there's no need of water,” says SCOPE founder Marachi Subburaman.