Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys, announced on October 13, 2026 that its Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program has enabled more than 250,000 job offers across India. This achievement represents the halfway milestone toward the Foundation's aspiration of creating 500,000 job opportunities in India by 2030.
The program focuses on creating sustainable livelihoods through industry-relevant skilling, employment pathways, and ecosystem partnerships. Since its launch last year [2025], the program has worked with 20 implementation partners including Nirmaan Organization, ICT Academy, Magic Bus, Centum Foundation, and Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India).
Key Quantitative Achievements:
- Total job offers enabled: 250,000+
- Job offers for graduates: 117,000+
- Job offers for undergraduates: 96,000+
- Job offers for women: 125,000+
- Job offers for Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 1,000+
Partnership Developments:
Infosys Foundation collaborated with AssisTech Foundation (ATF) for the employment platform and will work with The Association of People with Disability (APD) to expand access to career opportunities for people with disabilities.
Management Commentary:
Sumit Virmani, Trustee of Infosys Foundation, stated that the program demonstrates what is possible when learning is closely aligned to industry demand, representing greater economic independence and social mobility for individuals and families.
V. Srikanth, CEO of ICT Academy, emphasized the program's impact on helping bridge the gap between potential and opportunity, particularly for youth from underserved and first-generation learner backgrounds.
Mayur Patnala, Founder, Chairperson & Global CEO of Nirmaan Organization, highlighted the program's focus on sustainable livelihoods and long-term career growth rather than just employability.
Financial Impact:
The disclosure does not quantify any direct financial impact on Infosys Limited. The announcement primarily concerns the corporate social responsibility activities of Infosys Foundation.