CSR Project to equip 16,000 youth across 3 states with future-ready work skills

Axis Bank Foundation (ABF) and Medha announced a four-year partnership to equip 16,000 youth from Tier 2 and 3 cities across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Haryana with core employability, technical, and vocational skills that are relevant across diverse industries and emerging sectors. The initiative aims to prepare the youth, irrespective of their background, for an evolving job market by strengthening the local ecosystem, building confidence, providing workplace exposure, and providing access to income-generating opportunities with sustained professional support.

India’s youth population represents one of its greatest economic assets. Yet, in regions like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Haryana, limited access to quality education and socio-economic barriers often hinder mobility. This partnership is designed to invest in the youth dividend and close that gap, ensuring that every young person has a fair chance to grow, contribute, and lead.

With a planned outreach of 9,600 youth in Uttar Pradesh, 4,800 in Haryana, and 1,600 in Bihar, the programme aims to support their long-term career growth with the tools, skills, and access needed to contribute productively to the economy and grow in their chosen fields with resilience and clarity.Medha will leverage its formal partnerships with state education systems and community-based organisations (CBOs) to deepen outreach across peri-urban areas and strengthen youth engagement. Additionally, this initiative will engage students from government colleges, polytechnics, and vocational institutions. A blended delivery model—anchored by campus-based Career Service Centres, virtual learning platforms, and WhatsApp communities, will offer mentoring, counselling, and continuous learning aligning with youth aspirations and real-world opportunities.

Key highlights include:

·         Targeted skilling for the freelance and gig economy: 9,700 youth will receive training in areas such as beauty and makeup, fashion design, accounting, gifting, tailoring, social media, creative arts, and digital services.

·         Digital and career advancement bootcamps: 6,300 youth will receive hands-on training in digital literacy, graphic design, cloud computing, and data analytics, alongside modules on communication, leadership, and workplace etiquette.

·         Long-term ecosystem support: All participants will gain continued access to industry mentors, marketplaces, and peer learning communities, ensuring they are equipped not just for employment, but for continued success in a dynamic economy.

Speaking about the partnership, Dhruvi Shah, Executive Trustee & CEO, Axis Bank Foundation, said, “Through our partnership with Medha, ABF is taking another step towards its commitment to building sectorally diverse and purpose-driven career pathways for India’s youth.  Leveraging Medha’s strong ties with state’s higher education systems and employment ecosystem, the programme offers mentoring, counselling, and continuous learning opportunities. By enabling youth to skill, upskill, and respond to evolving industry needs, we are helping them unlock emerging opportunities and lead their careers with confidence and pride.”

“This partnership reflects our shared commitment to nurturing young talent. With the support of Axis Bank Foundation, this moment is not just about celebrating career aspirations — it’s about beginning a journey of helping youth pursue careers of their choice and driving long-term social and economic change.”, said Byomkesh Mishra, Co-founder, Medha.

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