[3] The SBI Youth for India Fellowship was launched on 1 March 2011, in partnership with three NGOs: M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, BAIF Development Research Foundation and Seva Mandir.

The fellows work on projects in 12 thematic program areas: education, food security, environmental protection, health, alternative energy, rural livelihoods, traditional crafts, self-governance, social entrepreneurship, women's empowerment, water, and technology.

Fellows have worked in sectors such as information technology, education, infrastructure, non-profit, and healthcare,[9] and at organisations such as Tata Group, Cap Gemini, IBM,[10] and Mindtree.

[4] The flagship batch of the fellowship had 27 fellows[6] who worked for a year on various projects in the areas of agricultural supply chain and linkages, education, public policy and awareness, rural tourism, tribal development and environment in eight states and union territories (namely, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Kerala, Orissa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry).

[9][11] The SBI YFI Conclave is a 2-day program that includes partner NGO meetings, showcasing the work of alumni, panel discussions, and networking.