DBS Bank India Commits ₹10 Crore to MITTI Café for Disability Inclusion

Bengaluru, August 26, 2026: DBS Bank India has committed ₹10 crore to support the expansion of MITTI Café and increase employment and vocational training opportunities for persons with disabilities. The announcement was made alongside the inauguration of a new MITTI Café outlet at 1 MG Mall, Bengaluru.

The three-year partnership will support the establishment of nine cafés across India. According to the announcement, the initiative is expected to create employment opportunities for more than 100 persons with disabilities, provide vocational training to around 470 individuals and support approximately 300 people in accessing employment opportunities.

The new café was inaugurated by the Hon'ble Governor of Karnataka, Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, who highlighted the importance of creating opportunities that promote dignity, independence and economic participation for persons with disabilities.

The Hon'ble Governor said, "MITTI Café shows us that inclusion is not only a social responsibility; it can also be a successful and sustainable economic model. Give people an opportunity, and their abilities will find their own way forward."

Gaurav Rajput, Head of Group Marketing & Communications, DBS Bank India, said, "Our partnership with MITTI Café reflects DBS Bank India’s commitment to creating impact beyond banking by supporting purpose-driven organisations that address societal needs. By expanding access to livelihoods for persons with disabilities, we aim to support greater economic participation and contribute to more inclusive communities. The inauguration of this café marks an important milestone and underscores the role of partnerships in driving sustainable social impact."

Alina Alam, Founder & CEO, MITTI Café, said, "We are deeply honoured to have the Hon'ble Governor of Karnataka inaugurate MITTI Café at 1 MG Mall. This is a deeply meaningful moment for us because our journey began in Karnataka and today we are opening a café at one of Bengaluru's most prominent locations. This café represents much more than employment; it represents dignity, independence and the power of opportunity. We are grateful to the Hon'ble Governor, DBS Bank, GiveIndia, 1 MG Mall and everyone who continues to believe in our vision of an inclusive India."

MITTI Café operates cafés in public institutions, transport hubs and commercial locations, with a model that integrates persons with disabilities into mainstream workplaces. The organisation said it has served more than 22 million meals and beverages and created over 6,500 livelihood opportunities.

The new outlet at MG Road extends the organisation’s employment and skilling model to a major commercial location in Bengaluru. The partnership with DBS Bank India is focused on expanding this model through additional cafés and training opportunities across the country.