From Bihar Village to Rural Development Leader: SBI Fellowship Transforms Lives | BlitzBusiness PodcastJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Gyan, an SBI Youth for India Fellowship alumnus who left his IT career to dedicate his life to rural development. From growing up in a small Bihar village with free education from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya to becoming a fellowship coordinator, Gyan shares the incredible journey of the SBI Fellowship program that's changing lives across rural India. What You'll Learn:How the 13-month SBI Youth for India Fellowship worksAmazing transformation stories from rural villagesHow urban youth are making real impact in remote areasThe courage to change career paths and find your purposeReal stories of lake restoration, women's livelihood programs, and community development Key Highlights:70% of fellows stay in development sector after completionFellows are placed far from their native states for maximum impactMonthly stipend of ₹19,000 plus language training supportWorking across 12 thematic areas from education to women empowermentThis episode is perfect for anyone considering a career change, looking for purpose, or interested in rural development and social impact.Guest: Gyan - SBI Youth for India Fellowship CoordinatorHost: Ashish - BlitzBusiness PodcastConnect with us:Subscribe for more inspiring business and social impact storiesFollow BlitzBusiness for entrepreneur interviews and startup insights#SBIFellowship #RuralDevelopment #CareerChange #SocialImpact #BlitzBusiness00:00 - 02:30 - Introduction & Gyan's background from Bihar villageJawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya education systemEngineering to social sector transition02:30 - 06:45 - The Challenge of Career DecisionsWhy people change paths after engineeringMaking decisions at 12th standard vs. later in lifeImportance of pursuing passion at any stage06:45 - 12:20 - What is SBI Youth for India Fellowship?Bridging urban-rural gap since 201113-month village immersion programConnecting passionate urban youth with rural communities12:20 - 16:10 - Top Issues in Rural IndiaEducation, health, livelihood as common challengesHow issues vary by location (water in Rajasthan)Fellow placement strategy across different states16:10 - 19:45 - Fellowship Structure & ExperienceLiving far from native state for cultural exposure12 thematic areas of workMonthly stipend of ₹19,000 plus language support19:45 - 24:30 - Transformation Stories: Lake RestorationSasank Singh's water project in RajasthanCommunity mobilization and crowdfundingLong-term impact on village ecosystem24:30 - 27:15 - Finding Purpose & Dealing with Being LostIt's normal to feel lost in careerImportance of trying different paths70% stay in development, 30% return to corporate with new perspective27:15 - 31:01 - Success Story: Women's Livelihood ProgramPratibha's knitting business in village200+ women now earning livelihoodFellow deciding to stay back permanently#SBIFellowship #RuralDevelopment #CareerChange #SocialImpact #BlitzBusiness#YouthForIndia #VillageLife #PurposeDrivenCareer #CommunityDevelopment #IndianPodcast #RuralIndia #SocialEntrepreneurship #LifeTransformation #FindYourPurpose #ImpactStories#CareerTransition #PodcastInterview #MotivationalStory #Rural Development #SocialService #PurposeOverProfit #ChangeTheWorld #IndianYouth #GivingBack #MakeADifferenceDescriptionKey Moments & TimestampsHashtagsPrimary HashtagsSecondary HashtagsTrending/Relevant Hashtags