NEW DELHI (India CSR): Mahindra Finance (Mahindra Finance), one of India’s leading non-banking financial companies (NBFC) in partnership with NIIT Foundation, has strengthened its flagship CSR initiative, Dhan Samvaad, to create meaningful change across communities. By leveraging Mahindra Finance’s grassroots expertise and NIIT Foundation focus on delivering outcome-oriented training, the collaboration bridges financial literacy gaps while fostering long-term behavioural and digital resilience.
The Dhan Samvaad Program is designed to empower gig workers, self-employed individuals, and small business owners to engage confidently with formal financial systems and adapt to the evolving digital economy. The program was initiated in FY2024 and has so far directly benefited over 4,95,000 individuals, equipping them with tools and skills to manage their finances effectively, adopt safe digital practices, and build financial confidence. The initiative has already achieved remarkable on-ground progress across 40 districts from eight states.
NIIT Foundation, in partnership with Mahindra Finance organized a special event titled “Celebrating Financial Literacy Milestone & Inspiring a Movement” under its flagship CSR program Dhan Samvaad in Agra, on the 13th of March 2026. The event brought together program stakeholders, community participants, and partners to highlight the impact of financial literacy and digital inclusion initiatives implemented through the collaboration between NIIT Foundation and Mahindra Finance.
NIIT Foundation is one of the CSR implementation partners actively working in Agra, Mathura, Budaun, Basti, and Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh. In past two years, NIIT Foundation has trained around 84,250 beneficiaries. The one key highlight of the program has been the activation of over 66,225 DigiLocker accounts, enabling participants to securely store important documents like Aadhaar, PAN, and driving licenses. The initiative has also played a pivotal role in creating access to government welfare schemes such as Jan Dhan Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, E-Shram, Atal Pension Yojana, and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana. By promoting awareness and linkages to social security programs, the initiative empowers participants to secure their futures while driving long-term economic benefits for local communities.
During the event, presentations highlighted the initiative’s key achievements, outreach, and impact across program locations. Stakeholders discussed the importance of financial literacy in strengthening economic resilience and enabling communities to make informed financial decisions.
A key highlight was the sharing of beneficiary success stories, where participants elaborated on how financial literacy training, digital financial tools, and guidance on government schemes improved their financial decision-making and access to opportunities. The program also included a distribution ceremony, where beneficiaries received certificates and personal hygiene kits in recognition of their participation in the initiative.
“Financial literacy is a critical enabler for economic empowerment and long-term financial stability. Through initiatives like Dhan Samvaad, we aim to build awareness and confidence among underserved communities so that they can make informed financial decisions and actively participate in the formal financial system,” said Vikram Kumar, National Head – Partnerships & Communication, NIIT Foundation.
Vishal Bhanushali, Assistant Vice President – CSR, Mahindra Finance also opined, “At Mahindra Finance, we believe that true financial inclusion begins with awareness and understanding. Our partnership with NIIT Foundation enables us to reach communities at the grassroots level and equip individuals with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed financial choices”.
(India CSR)
