Bengaluru, February 24, 2026: Flipkart Foundation has partnered with Pratham InfoTech Foundation to implement Phase III of the Digital Employability Programme aimed at strengthening digital literacy and job readiness among underserved youth in Bengaluru and Mumbai.
Under the third phase, the programme will train 2,500 youth annually across 10 community-based centres through a hybrid learning model combining classroom instruction, access to digital equipment and structured placement support. The curriculum focuses on digital literacy, soft skills and job readiness, preparing participants for entry-level roles across sectors. The initiative aims to ensure at least 50% participation from women.
Participants will receive access to shared laptops, pre-placement training, interview preparation sessions and job fairs to support employment outcomes. The programme also includes upgrading digital infrastructure at community centres and training local fellows as instructors.
The first two phases of the initiative trained over 6,000 youth and facilitated more than 3,800 placements. Phase III aims to achieve placement or livelihood opportunities for at least 60% of trained participants.
The programme aligns with the Government of India’s Skill India Mission and seeks to support improved access to technology-driven employment opportunities. It is projected to directly benefit 2,500 youth this year and indirectly reach nearly 10,000 individuals through family and community linkages.
Puja Trisal, Director, Flipkart Foundation, said, “At Flipkart Foundation, we see our work as a crucial investment in India's future. By investing in the country's youth, we are contributing to a more resilient and future-ready workforce that can drive inclusive growth. Through our collaboration with Pratham InfoTech Foundation, we are focused on equipping youth from underserved communities with practical skills, confidence, and exposure to employment opportunities across the modern economy. By strengthening digital literacy and employability pathways, this initiative aims to support young people, especially women, in building sustainable livelihoods and driving long-term economic resilience within their communities.”
Prem Yadav, Co-Founder and CEO, Pratham InfoTech Foundation, added, “This partnership with the Flipkart Foundation is more than skilling – it is about unlocking potential. By combining digital access, employability skills, and strong industry linkages, we are enabling young people, especially women, to build sustainable futures and move confidently towards meaningful employment.”
Flipkart Foundation has previously implemented livelihood and community development initiatives across multiple states, including Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, West Bengal, Odisha, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
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