Anudip Foundation and DBS Bank India inaugurate DeepTech Training Centre in Airoli, Maharashtra to empower underserved youth

Anudip Foundation for Social Welfare, a non-profit organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of economically and socially vulnerable youth, in partnership with DBS Bank India, inaugurated its new DeepTech Training Centre at Airoli, Navi Mumbai. This signified a major milestone in their three-year initiative to skill and empower 2,400 young individuals from underserved communities across Mumbai, Kolkata, Pune, and Chennai. The programme aims to achieve a minimum 70% placement rate, with expected monthly salaries ranging between ₹22,000 to ₹25,000, significantly contributing to economic upliftment.

The DeepTech Programme for Underserved Youth, supported by DBS Bank India, addresses the growing skills gap in India’s technology sector by offering industry-aligned training in non-programming digital technologies, communication, career readiness and soft skills. Delivered through a blended learning model powered by AI tools, gamification, and a Moodle-based LMS, the programme prepares learners for the digital workforce, with third-party assessments by Mettl ensuring standardised evaluation and job readiness.

Senior leadership members of the Anudip Foundation and members from DBS Bank India also graced the occasion, providing guidance and strong encouragement to the learners. The welcome address eloquently articulated the unified vision of advancing digital inclusion and cultivating robust career opportunities for underserved youth. During the beneficiary engagement segment, students adeptly showcased their projects, unequivocally demonstrating their technical proficiency and the programme’s nascent yet significant impact.

Nekzaad Vakil, Executive Director, Group Strategic Marketing & Communications, DBS Bank India, said, “We are proud to partner with Anudip Foundation on the inauguration of the DeepTech Training Centre in Airoli. This aligns with our larger efforts and commitment towards fostering inclusion and empowering underserved youth with future-ready skills. We believe that addressing critical skills gaps can create pathways to sustainable careers. By supporting the development of advanced technological capabilities among the next generation, we aim to contribute to creating economic opportunities and building resilient communities.”

Monisha Banerjee, CEO, Anudip Foundation said, “At Anudip, we believe success begins with access. By providing market-driven skills, mentoring, and employment opportunities, we enable young people from underserved communities to build brighter futures.”

DBS Bank India is committed to creating impact beyond banking. Its efforts are further reinforced by the DBS Foundation, which actively aims to uplift the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable communities in Asia. This includes providing essential needs and fostering inclusion for vulnerable communities through grants, mentorship, and capacity-building programmes. The DBS Foundation also supports Businesses for Impact (social enterprises and SMEs with innovative solutions for creating positive social impact and forging strategic partnerships) to catalyse the growth of the ecosystem.

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About Anudip Foundation

Anudip Foundation for Social Welfare is a leading NGO driving digital skills development and livelihood empowerment across India. Since its inception in 2007, Anudip has trained over 500,000 youth and empowered more than 250,000 women through 90+ training centres across 22 states. With a dedicated team and partnerships with over 400 recruiters, the foundation ensures meaningful job placements, achieving a 70% average placement rate. Anudip’s market-aligned skilling programmes focus on equipping economically and socially disadvantaged youth and women with technology-driven employability and entrepreneurship skills. Their efforts have not only enabled individuals to triple their family incomes but also fostered long-term economic independence by integrating digital literacy and AI readiness at the core of their curriculum. Anudip's collaborations with corporates, philanthropic institutions, and CSR initiatives amplify its mission to create equitable opportunities and shape the next generation of skilled professionals, positioning equity at the heart of India’s economy. Visit www.anudip.org for more details.

About DBS 

DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world. In 2025, CRISIL Ratings reaffirmed its ‘CRISIL AAA/Stable’ rating on the corporate credit facility of DBS Bank India Ltd (DBIL). The rating on the certificate of deposits programme was also reaffirmed at ‘CRISIL A1+’. 

Recognized for its global leadership, DBS has been named “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney, and “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia” award by Global Finance for 17 consecutive years from 2009 to 2025. DBS Bank India was recognized by CRISIL - Coalition Greenwich as the Best Bank for Corporate Banking and Best Bank for Corporate Cash Management in India in 2025. In the same year, Euromoney also named DBS Bank India the Best Digital Bank for SMEs in India.  

As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets. 

DBS Bank has been present in India for more than 30 years, opening its first office in Mumbai in 1994. DBS Bank India Limited is the first among the large foreign banks in India to start operating as a wholly owned, locally incorporated subsidiary of a leading global bank. As a trusted partner, DBS provides a range of banking services for large, medium, and small enterprises and individual consumers in India, focusing on a seamless customer experience that helps them ‘Live more, Bank less’. In November 2020, Lakshmi Vilas Bank was merged with DBS Bank India Limited. DBS Bank India is now present in ~350 locations in 19 Indian states. 

DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, as it banks the Asian way. Through the DBS Foundation, the bank creates impact beyond banking by supporting businesses for impact: enterprises with a double bottom-line of profit and social and/or environmental impact. DBS Foundation also gives back to society in various ways, including equipping underserved communities with future-ready skills and helping them to build food resilience. 

With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com.