We are delighted to announce the results of the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships 2024-25. This year, one lakh first-year undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds across all States and Union Territories of India applied for the prestigious Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships.

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The application status is categorised as "Shortlisted", "Waitlisted" and "Not Shortlisted".

Students who are shortlisted, please note that if any of the information provided by you in written or oral form is found to be inaccurate, misleading or false, Reliance Foundation will have the right to withdraw and/or terminate any such award of scholarship offered with immediate effect.

We will reach out to those on the waitlist by 31st January, 2025 if there are any further updates on their status of selection.

The announcement of the selected Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholars for 2024-25 is expected in the coming months. The applications call for the next round of the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships (2025-’25) will be made in the next academic year.

Please note: Reliance Foundation and its associated entities never solicit or accept monies by way of deposits or otherwise to offer any scholarship or other benefits. Members of the public are advised not to deal with such unscrupulous persons or fall prey to such fraudulent activities.

* Children from disadvantaged communities enjoyed a day of fun-filled activities, supported by Reliance volunteers through Reliance Foundation’s Education and Sports for All (ESA)

*ESA is part of Reliance’s We Care initiatives to inspire and empower children from all backgrounds to dream big and achieve their potential

*The children experienced fun-filled games and carousels as well as the new Vantara attraction, with Reliance volunteers, with a message to care for animals

Mumbai, December 22, 2024: It was an exciting Sunday for nearly 1,000 children from disadvantaged communities across Mumbai, during Reliance Foundation ESA Day at Jio Presents Hamleys Wonderland™. The children had a special treat experiencing fun rides and entertainment activities.

The children are associated with various non-governmental organisations supported by Reliance Foundation’s Education and Sports for All (ESA) programme. Reliance volunteers helped ensure the children had a ‘Wonder’ful day, including participating in games and quizzes as part of Reliance Foundation’s Kahani, Kala, Khushi campaign, where children learnt about Indian achievers.

The carnival, at Jio Presents Hamleys Wonderland™ in association with Ajmera Realty, in Jio World Garden includes attractions such as the Monster Ride, Hamleys Village, Haunted Circus, the Ferris Wheel, carousels and various engaging games.

This year’s new attraction includes special stalls of Vantara – the animal welfare initiative of Reliance. The ‘Vantarian Rescue Rangers,’ at the carnival, focuses on encouraging young adventurers to be wildlife heroes and heroines with activities on preserving wild animal habitats, freeing entangled birds, feeding rescued animals in human care, and rescuing animals from trafficking.

All the children were gifted a Vantara animal toy and educational material curated by Reliance Foundation.

Guided by Reliance’s ‘We Care’ philosophy, Reliance Foundation, through ESA carries out various activities in the education and sports arena. ESA seeks to make educational opportunities and sports experiences accessible to children from all backgrounds.

This special event in December, aims to enable children from disadvantaged communities, enjoy experiences that fuel their imagination and aspirations.

*Reliance Foundation is collaborating with the Government of Maharashtra through play-based learning techniques for 700 Anganwadi Workers and Supervisors to reach 10,000 children

*Inauguration of Anganwadi Learning Labs network held at Rayte village in Kalyan, Maharashtra on Friday as a step forward in this direction

*Reliance Foundation aims to create conducive teaching and learning environments through a network of 24 Anganwadi Learning Labs as demonstration, training and innovation spaces

Mumbai, December 13, 2024: In a significant step towards strengthening Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) in Maharashtra, a network of 24 Anganwadi Learning Labs was launched at an event in Rayte village in Kalyan today. This is a part of Reliance Foundation’s strategic partnership with the Government of Maharashtra in early childhood care and education in the state. The launch of the network of Anganwadi Learning Labs is an important milestone in this direction to foster age-appropriate development outcomes among three to six-year-old children.

Over 250 parents, children and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme officials were part of the formal launch on Friday, sharing their aspirations and perspectives for the centre.

Reliance Foundation, is dedicated to enhancing ECCE. Through this partnership in Maharashtra, to improve the learning and development of young children, Reliance Foundation is also creating Anganwadi Learning Labs as demonstration, training and innovation spaces.

Speaking at the launch event, Shri Kailash Pagare, I.A.S., Commissioner, ICDS, Government of Maharashtra said, "Reliance Foundation has partnered with ICDS Maharashtra on the Early Childhood Care and Education Initiative. Through this partnership, we are leveraging their expertise and resources for all-round development of children. We strongly believe, this initiative will improve the quality of Early Childhood Care and Education services in the Anganwadi centres, ensuring a strong foundation for our children’s future."

“We are privileged to partner with the Government of Maharashtra to empower frontline Anganwadi workers, who play a crucial role in early childhood development, and recognising the role of parents, especially a mother in a child’s early years. The launch of the Anganwadi Learning Labs is an important moment in this direction. Reliance Foundation will continue to work with the government to build on these initiatives”, said a spokesperson from Reliance Foundation.

Reliance Foundation will provide capacity building on play-based learning techniques for 700 Anganwadi Workers and Supervisors as well as focusing on parental and community engagement activities for development of the child. Age-appropriate books, digital and learning infrastructure, besides child friendly WASH facilities, aligned to Saksham Anganwadi guidelines are being provided in revamped Anganwadi spaces. These efforts aim to enhance children’s school readiness, as well as their numeracy and literacy skills and the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Rigorous training programmes and continuous support will reach over 10,000 children across Maharashtra. This aligns with Reliance Foundation’s vision to provide world-class early childhood care and education to over 10 million children from disadvantaged communities across India.

Reliance Foundation is working intensively on ECCE across India, along with various state governments through models for capacity building, community engagement and enabling environments to lay a strong foundation for lifelong learning and development for India’s children and youth.

* Reliance employees engage children from disadvantaged communities with inspiring storytelling, art and other activities

* During the week of Children’s Day, the initiative will reach about 22,000 children, including children from over 1,100 Anganwadis

* The outreach efforts with children will continue over the next few weeks across India

Reliance Foundation’s Kahani Kala Khushi is back! This year’s initiative kicked off on Children’s Day to inspire children across schools and Anganwadi centres through storytelling and other activities across India over the next few weeks.

As part of this initiative, employee volunteers from across Reliance businesses, representatives of organisations partnering with Reliance Foundation in this initiative and communities will engage with children from disadvantaged backgrounds. During the week, the initiative will reach about 22,000 children.

Marking Children’s Day on Thursday, the initiative began at a government school in Mumbai, where over 400 Reliance employees volunteered engaged 3,800 children through storytelling, art, outdoor and indoor games. Over the next few days, hundreds of such volunteers will engage with children across the country.

In Maharashtra and Telangana, the initiative began in 63 Anganwadis for pre-school aged children on Thursday and is set to reach 18,000 children in more than 1,100 Anganwadis during November 14 – 16.

Kahani Kala Khushi initiative aims to build communication skills and confidence in children along with their cognitive functioning, driven by Reliance Foundation’s commitment to children and youth as a core area of our work the aim is to build aspirations of young people to shape a strong and prosperous nation.

Reliance Foundation is committed to spreading joy among children from disadvantaged communities around this time of the year for over a decade now. This year’s Kahani Kala Khushi initiative is an intensive effort to combine storytelling and art with inspiration to engage children. Last year’s initiative was held in 25 cities reaching out to over 17,000 children.

* Stakeholders from multiple Indian states and countries in the Global South came together

*Learnings from coastal ecosystems shaped discussions about ways to strengthen early warning and action

* The convening in Odisha marks a first in a series to capture best practices, identify innovations and drive meaningful policy outcomes for a more resilient future.

Building new ideas to strengthen early action during disasters, Reliance Foundation and the United Nations India convened stakeholders from the Global South to deliberate multi-hazard, multi-stakeholder approaches to early warning, here today.

The Odisha convening, titled ‘Early Warning to Early Action - A Multi-Hazard, Multi-Stakeholder Approach: Learning from Coastal Ecosystems’, is the first in a series of convenings that Reliance Foundation and the UN India are organising. The gathering highlighted Odisha’s leadership in early warning and early action in a disaster-prone coastal area with focus on livelihoods and gender.

Experts from state and national disaster management agencies including the National Disaster Management Authority, India Meteorological Department and Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services, UN organisations, researchers, policy experts, academia and non-governmental organisations were part of in-depth discussions.

The Chief Guest at the convening, Mr. Suresh Pujari, Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management, Government of Odisha, said “We are working collectively to further strengthen early warning systems and we are happy that Odisha has been chosen as the first state to start this series of deliberations. The Odisha government works with various stakeholders on minimising the intensity of natural disasters. We will be working with the UN, Reliance Foundation and all other stakeholders for suggestions and technological assistance. We request the organisations we work with to find ways to integrate disaster prediction with information analysis for greater accuracy in early warnings.”

“As climate change drives more extreme events, there is a need to strengthen impact-based forecasting to ensure it translates more effectively to local action. We have witnessed the lifesaving potential of early warnings while serving communities during cyclones, floods and other extreme events. India is pioneering knowledge advancement in rapidly advancing early warning systems. We have been driving innovative solutions in early warning systems through extensive use of technology and approaches for effective reach and impact. The convening series, being organised by Reliance Foundation and the United Nations in India office, aims to work collectively with various stakeholders to realise the goal of translating knowledge into local action,” said Mr. Jagannatha Kumar, CEO, Reliance Foundation.

“Answering the UN Secretary-General’s call for Early Warning for All across the world, the convening today organised by the UN in partnership with Reliance Foundation is the first in a series of convenings on DRR. We're also showcasing the Government of Odisha’s leadership in Early Warning Systems for disaster response, a crucial story to tell and an opportunity to share best practices and knowledge with other states and countries in the Global South. The UN remains committed to supporting these efforts through our various agencies, working closely with the government, civil society and partners like Reliance Foundation to strengthen Early Warning Systems and build community resilience,” said Mr. Shombi Sharp, UN Resident Coordinatior for India.

Experts focussed on the present advancements in early warning systems, sharing varied perspectives on challenges and ways to strengthen early action, including deliberating approaches to future-proof disaster preparedness in the panel discussions ‘Current State of EWS and Early Action: Assessing effectiveness’ and ‘Future Proofing and Innovation towards Integrated Early Warning System’. The sessions also underscored the need for multi-hazard approaches and integration of socio-demographic information with meteorological data for targeted early action messaging.

Through discussions focussed on learnings from recent implementation of early warning systems in coastal states, youth and gender-led disaster risk reduction initiatives and integration of livelihood protection along with early warning systems.

The convening facilitated South-South knowledge exchange with experts from Sri Lanka and Bangladesh sharing their best practices and highlighting the importance of strengthening collaborations. The panellists also reflected on pre-convening field visits to villages in Balasore and Bhadrak districts to see the work of Reliance Foundation and the UN India, in collaboration with the administration. An interactive exhibition at the convening helped delegates experience innovations and further enhanced the knowledge exchange process on the country’s efforts to strengthen early warning and action.

The Early Warning to Early Action convening series aims to document best practices, identify innovations, and deliver impactful policy-level outcomes to save more lives and livelihoods.

As the alarm rang around 9.40 am on Tuesday morning, there was a prepared calm in the village of Rapar Garh. Nestled along the Pingleshwar coastline, the residents rallied to align for a mock-evacuation, to take them a step closer to being certified ‘Tsunami-Ready’.

Observing World Tsunami Awareness Day while remembering the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA), the Kachchh district administration, INCOIS, Reliance Foundation and other agencies organised a mega mock tsunami exercise in Rapar Garh village, Kachchh. This was an effort to make the village tsunami-ready, as per the UNESCO Tsunami-Ready Recognition Programme.

Rapar Garh is vulnerable to cyclones, earthquakes and tsunamis and has witnessed drastic rainfall changes in recent times. As part of its disaster risk reduction efforts across India, Reliance Foundation worked with the last-mile stakeholders at the village, block and district-level, including the District Disaster Management Authority and the community to reduce disaster risk and enhance climate-resilience. Accordingly, Reliance Foundation conducted vulnerability assessments, helped the village strengthen its Village Disaster Management Plan (VDMP) and organised awareness programmes and preparedness activities.

During the tsunami preparedness exercises on Tuesday, villagers, who are near the Pingleshwar coastline, were evacuated to designated safe shelters. A mock alert was given by the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) through GSDMA in the morning. The community was warned of a 9.03 magnitude simulated earthquake near Sumatra, Indonesia, expected to trigger a tsunami within the next 3 hours along India’s west coast. Evacuation route maps placed in key locations for easy visibility and access helped residents reach the shelters in a timely and planned manner. Incident Command Centre was set up as a co-ordination hub, near the village Panchayat Office.

Personnel of essential line departments, like police and health, were on standby to tackle emergencies while the marine police and fisheries department prevented fisherpersons from entering the waters. The district education officials and ANMs ensured that children were safely evacuated. In all, 290 people, including 65 children and 25 elderly persons, present in the village at that time were evacuated.

The mock exercises aim to enhance community resilience by strengthening coordination among government departments, community leaders, and residents, and improve the village disaster management plan. With practical implementation and periodic drills, the community will be better prepared to respond efficiently during real emergencies.

Reliance Foundation is working in close co-ordination with the government departments and nodal agencies along with communities, in several villages of Kachchh to raise preparedness for extreme events, strengthen response capacities, ensure last-mile delivery of life-saving information and make livelihoods climate-resilient. Reliance Foundation has supported over 21 million people through various disasters over the years, and is strengthening disaster resilience in eight states across India, driven by its commitment to empower vulnerable communities.

• Open to youth seeking skilling, reskilling and upskilling for successful careers
• Simplifies job connect with new-age technology
• Forward-looking platform facilitates mentorship by industry experts
• AICTE collaboration to enhance reach and impact of the Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy

In a step forward to shaping India’s tomorrow, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Minister of State, Ministry of Education, Government of India, launched the Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy, a platform dedicated to preparing India’s youth for jobs of the future.

The platform was launched at a national conference on ‘Empowering Youth for the Jobs of the Future’, organized by Reliance Foundation in collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) that brought together leading voices from across government, policy, corporate philanthropy, industry, civil society, and academia to discuss skilling India’s youth.

Speaking at the launch, Shri. Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said, "India's youth stand at the crossroads of immense opportunities, and the collaboration between Reliance Foundation and NSDC marks a significant milestone in empowering them for the jobs of the future. The launch of the Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy, a joint platform, is a testament to this commitment, ensuring our youth are equipped with the skills needed to succeed in tomorrow's workforce. By investing in skilling, we are not only building a stronger workforce but also shaping a generation of leaders ready to take on global challenges. This initiative reflects our dedication to ensuring that every young person has access to the tools and training they need to thrive in an increasingly competitive world. Together, we are laying the foundation for a brighter, more inclusive future for all."

Calling attention to the future of skilling in a rapidly-evolving employment landscape, Mr. Jagannatha Kumar, CEO of Reliance Foundation, said, " Enabling young people to achieve their aspirations is a part of the core philosophy of Reliance Foundation. Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy is a step towards fulfilling those aspirations and preparing youth for the jobs of the future. By harnessing technology, the platform maximizes its reach and accessibility. It bridges the gap between education and employment to equip our young people with the skills they need to succeed in a dynamic landscape of jobs and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, the Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy plays a vital role in fostering a collaborative ecosystem by forging partnerships and uniting key stakeholders to drive innovation in skill development, ensuring that India's youth are empowered in this rapidly changing economic environment."

The Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy www.rfskillingacademy.com is open-to-all platform that offers future-ready courses for skill building, personalised expert guidance, and facilitates industry linkages for meaningful employment. It is designed to support an individual at any and every stage of their career by facilitating skilling, upskilling, and reskilling, including with unique user-specific recommendations and mentoring through industry leaders. Through the platform, Reliance Foundation aims to empower over 6 lakh young Indians in the next one year alone.

Reliance Foundation and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) have agreed to collaborate on the Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy to enhance the reach and impact of future-oriented skill courses developed on the platform, thereby supporting the Skill India Mission. By working together, the two organisations will ensure that these courses are accessible to students enrolled in higher educational institutions affiliated to AICTE across the country, significantly boosting their employability and readiness for the future workforce.

The national conference included key participants from across the country, including Prof. T.G. Sitharam, Chairman, AICTE, Mr. Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, NSDC, and others, discussing on shaping India’s skilling landscape through strategies like strengthening curricula to include emerging technologies and 21st century skills, integrating mentorship into formal education, vocational training, and workforce development initiatives. The conference also brought out the need to prepare youth for jobs in areas featuring new and emerging technologies and strengthen skilling initiatives while ensuring equity.

A publication by Reliance Foundation, Building India's Future Young Talent: Stories of Transformation, a compilation of stories of individuals from across India, whose lives were transformed through skilling initiatives, was also launched at the conference.

• 5000 Merit-cum-means undergraduate scholarships up to Rs. 2 lakhs each and 100 postgraduate scholarships for excellence up to Rs. 6 lakhs each
• The Reliance Foundation Scholarship comprises a strong capacity building programme throughout the scholar’s journey
• Last date to apply is October 6, 2024
• This is part of Reliance Foundation’s 2022 commitment of 50,000 scholarships over 10 years.

Reliance Foundation announced the launch of applications for its prestigious scholarship programme for the academic year 2024-25 to identify, support and mentor 5,100 outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate students across India.

The Reliance Foundation Scholarships aim to nurture excellence and empower youth to be at the forefront of leading India’s growth story. Through holistic support and a generous financial grant, the scholarships help students achieve their academic and professional aspirations. First-year undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing full-time regular degree courses from institutes across India are eligible to apply.

The Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships strive to enable talented students to realise their dreams to become successful professionals and unlocking their potential to contribute towards India’s future socio-economic development. They will be awarded to 5,000 meritorious students based on a merit-cum-means criteria for their undergraduate college education, empowering them to continue their studies without financial burden.

The Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships will select 100 exceptional meritorious students from future-ready courses in Engineering, Technology, Energy and Life Sciences with potential to contribute to creating a new India. All scholarships will be awarded based on academic merit and aptitude and will cover the duration of the degree programmes. The initiative is designed to recognise and develop exceptional talent who think big, think green and think digital for the benefit of society.

In addition to grants of up to Rs. 2 lakhs for undergraduate students and Rs. 6 lakhs for postgraduate students, Reliance Foundation Scholarships provide mentorship, access to industry leaders and experts for career advice besides professional development, leadership development opportunities through workshops, seminars and events to enhance skills, along with community engagement to contribute to societal development through service and outreach programmes.

Education is at the heart of Reliance Foundation’s work, from early childhood to quality higher education. In December 2022, on Reliance's Founder-Chairman Shri Dhirubhai Ambani’s 90th birth anniversary Mrs Nita Ambani, Reliance Foundation Founder & Chairperson, announced Reliance Foundation’s additional commitment of 50,000 scholarships over the next 10 years, making it India’s largest private scholarships. Since then, 5100 students have been awarded scholarships every year.

Till date, Reliance has provided over 23,000 higher education scholarships.

Former Reliance Foundation Scholars through the mentoring and exposure from the Scholarships have embarked on rewarding careers and academic and professional journeys. This year’s launch marks the opportunity for yet another cohort of highly talented students to benefit from this rewarding journey.

Application portal: Students can apply online through scholarships.reliancefoundation.org

The selection process includes an evaluation of aptitude and economic background for the undergraduate student. For the postgraduate scholarships, academic achievements, personal statements, and interviews are part of a competitive selection process to identify the cream of talent from across India.

The deadline for applications is 6 October, 2024.

India, with its vast and youthful population, presents a unique potential for economic growth. Yet, realising this potential depends on equipping its young people with the skills necessary to thrive in the dynamic and rapidly changing job market of the future.

Reliance Foundation is convening the National Conference on ‘Empowering Youth for the Jobs of the Future’ in partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to delve into current youth employment trends, identify the essential future-ready skills, and devise actionable strategies to bridge the skills gap through discussions, presentations, and interactive sessions.

The conference will trace youth journeys and perspectives, facilitating collaborative discussions between the stakeholders to support youth at critical junctures of their careers. Recognising the need for collaborations in the national ecosystem across government, corporates, civil society, multi-laterals, and academia, we aim to unlock the potential of India's young workforce.

Providing further thrust to the initiative, Reliance Foundation will launch its Skilling Academy that seeks to revolutionise learning and employment opportunities for India’s youth, supported by one-to-one mentorship. The Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy is an open-to-all free platform that offers future-ready courses for skill building, personalised expert guidance, and facilitates industry linkages for employment. It aims to assist individuals at various stages of their careers by providing opportunities for skill development.

Click here to explore the Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy.

Building India's Future Young Talent: Stories of Transformation, a compilation of stories of individuals from across India who transformed their lives through skilling initiatives of Reliance Foundation and other organisations, will also be launched at the conference. Click on the button below to download a free copy of the publication.

Why skilling matters

“When women lead, we make impossible change a reality”, says Ms Isha Ambani.

• Women social sector leaders and social entrepreneurs from across India, selected for their work in Climate Resilience, Education, Livelihoods and Sports for Development
• The Fellows will be engaged in a 10-month structured programme with access to a network of global leaders and experts
• Through the second round of this Fellowship, Reliance Foundation is taking forward its agenda for women empowerment to enhance India’s development sector ecosystem

Reliance Foundation and Vital Voices are excited to announce the selection of 50 exceptional women chosen for the 2024-2025 WomenLeaders India Fellowship. This second cohort of the Fellowship identifies women with deep commitment to driving change and change within their communities as social sector leaders and social entrepreneurs.

During India’s G20 Presidency in 2023 the focus shifted for the first time, from women’s development to women-led development. India’s collective and unwavering dedication to champion ‘Gender Equality and Empowering All Women and Girls’ secured a firm place in the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration.

In line with this vision, the WomenLeaders India Fellowship will provide leadership capacity building for talented women leaders, including social sector leaders and social entrepreneurs.

The WomenLeaders India Fellowship 2024-2025 kicked off with an in-person convening in Mumbai on September 13-14, 2024, where the Fellows had the opportunity to connect and learn from a range of experts in the social sector from India and around the world.

Speaking on the launch announcement, Ms Isha Ambani, Director Reliance Foundation said, “When women lead, we make impossible positive change a reality, we bring new ideas and perspectives to the table. Congratulations to the 50 Fellows selected for WomenLeaders India Fellowship 2024-25 powered by Reliance Foundation and Vital Voices! The strong networks, joy and learning that women bring to other women, is the foundation of this Fellowship to strengthen and amplify social sector impact. We are privileged to be part of this programme in creating transformations together for the social sector.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Reliance Foundation to support India’s next generation of women leaders who are truly at the forefront of driving social change. We believe that by harnessing and leveraging our collective network and resources, we are able to provide women leaders with support, mentorship and guidance as they strive to be a catalyst for change in India and beyond,” said Ms Alyse Nelson, President and CEO of Vital Voices Global Partnership.

Throughout the next ten months, the Fellows will work on their own personalized project to advance the SDGs (sustainable development goals), and will be supported with leadership development webinar trainings with Indian and global experts, to enhance their unique skill set and build their network. Additionally, each Fellow will have access to mentors for personalised guidance for the duration of their journey, as well as having the opportunity for peer to peer learning from the current and alumni Fellows. The WomenLeaders India Fellowship will end with a final in-person gathering where Fellows will reflect on their overall progress on their SDG projects and celebrate their accomplishments. WomenLeaders India seeks to build a strong community of women leaders in the social sector and ignite sustainable change across India by leveraging the power of women-led development across India.

The WomenLeaders India Fellows 2024-25 are recognised for their impactful work across four critical areas: Climate Resilience, Education, Sports for Development, and Livelihood Generation, using innovative solutions to address some of India’s most pressing challenges. From empowering future generations to transforming communities, these Fellows are leading efforts for lasting economic, social, and environmental change, advancing gender equality and strengthening community resilience through collaborative, forward-thinking initiatives and are true catalysts for change.

In the inaugural cohort in December 2022, Fellows were selected for their work on Education, Rural Transformation, strengthening livelihoods, as well as Sports for Development from various organisations, working at the grassroots level across rural and semi-urban areas of the country. Working on a range of issues and geographies from waste management in southern coastal villages to affordable energy sources in north-east India the first cohort Fellows reported increased leadership opportunities, enhanced confidence and improved participation in SDG-related projects in their work.

Learn more about the Fellows and follow the programme on social media using #WomenLeadersIndia.