Flipkart Foundation Convenes Third Annual Partners' Meet to Advance Inclusive Development

Bengaluru, July 01, 2026: Flipkart Foundation held its third annual Partners' Meet, bringing together representatives from 10 partner organisations working across skilling, entrepreneurship, education, digital inclusion, environmental sustainability, community resilience, and social welfare. The two-day gathering focused on exchanging on-ground learnings, discussing the role of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, and exploring ways to scale sustainable impact for underserved communities. 

Since its establishment in 2022, Flipkart Foundation has worked with 21 organisations across 35 projects in 17 states and union territories, reaching over 4 million underserved and marginalised individuals. Its work is anchored across four areas: skill development, market access through entrepreneurship, environmental responsibility, and community development.

Participating organisations at this year's meet included Akshaya Patra Foundation, Buddy4Study India Foundation, Haqdarshak, Pratham InfoTech Foundation, S M Sehgal Foundation, SankalpTaru Foundation, Smile Foundation, SOS Children's Villages India, Vihaan, and WWF-India, among others.

The event featured capacity-building sessions on cybersecurity, data protection, organisational culture, and artificial intelligence. Partners were also introduced to Flipkart initiatives including Flipkart Samarth, which supports artisans and entrepreneurs in accessing e-commerce opportunities, and the Supply Chain Operations Academy (SCOA), which trains youth for roles in the evolving supply chain sector.

Rajneesh Kumar, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Flipkart Group and Board Member, Flipkart Foundation, said, "India's next decade will be defined not just by economic growth, but by how widely opportunity is shared. As AI and technology reshape the future of work, strengthening the capabilities of communities and institutions becomes even more important. Organisations working closest to communities bring invaluable insight, trust and experience, and partnerships with them are essential to creating lasting impact. At Flipkart Foundation, we believe our role is to strengthen that ecosystem so that opportunity reaches more people, more sustainably."

Mr. Prem Yadav, Co-Founder and CEO, Pratham InfoTech Foundation, said, "Partnerships play a critical role in ensuring that technology becomes an enabler of inclusion rather than a barrier. Our collaboration with Flipkart Foundation has focused on helping underserved youth build digital competencies and future-ready skills that improve employability. The discussions during the Partners' Meet highlighted the value of collective learning and reaffirmed the importance of working together to create opportunities for communities that are often left behind."

Ms. Chandrani Bhattacharya, Senior Director, Resource Mobilisation, The Akshaya Patra Foundation, said, "What makes this partnership truly meaningful is our shared commitment to addressing child nutrition in a holistic way. We are grateful to Flipkart Foundation for supporting the Morning Nutrition Programme, an initiative that recognises the importance of nourishing children at the start of their day. Equally valuable was the Partners' Meet, which brought together like-minded organisations to exchange ideas, share learnings, and explore collaborative approaches to maximising social impact."

Mr. Subroto Roy, Chief Resource Officer, Smile Foundation, said, "Creating sustainable livelihood opportunities requires more than skills training, it requires collaboration, innovation, and a deep understanding of community needs. Our engagement with Flipkart Foundation has enabled us to support underserved youth in building careers within the BFSI sector. The Partners' Meet reinforced the importance of learning from one another and working together to address evolving social and economic challenges at scale."

The annual Partners' Meet serves as a platform for shared learning and collaborative dialogue across the Foundation's partner network, informing how it continues to deepen its work across communities.