New Delhi, March 30, 2026: PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited (PNB MetLife), one of India’s leading life insurers, has partnered with Responsenet, to implement the Kshamata skill development and livelihood program for young women. The initiative is part of PNB MetLife’s commitment towards community development and women’s empowerment.

Launched in August 2025, the Kshamata initiative aims to train 500 young women in customer care, data entry, and digital marketing. The program equips participants with industry relevant and digital skills to improve their job readiness, income potential, and access to sustainable livelihoods.

The training is being delivered through two dedicated centers of Responsenet in Bahadurgarh (Jhajjar district) and Rohtak, Haryana. The curriculum combines technical training, practical exposure, and workplace readiness, enabling participants to either enter the formal workforce or pursue self employment and freelance opportunities, particularly in the digital and services sectors.

Upon completion, participants are expected to secure placement opportunities, while others will receive support to start their own ventures or work as freelancers and consultants. 70% of participants have secured sustainable livelihood, marking an early milestone for the program.

Sourabh Lohtia, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at PNB MetLife said, “There is a clear need to expand access to skills and livelihood opportunities for women, who account for about a third of India’s working-age population. Kshamata helps young women learn in-demand skills so they can find jobs, gain financial independence, and contribute to their communities. It is part of PNB MetLife’s broader commitment to support underserved communities to help drive social and economic progress.”

Kuldip Nar, Director, Responsenet, said, “At Responsenet, we see targeted skill development as a catalyst for women’s economic empowerment. Our end to end approach- covering mobilization, high quality training, mentorship, and placement support is already delivering results, with several participants securing jobs. We remain committed to helping participants build sustainable livelihoods and long term confidence.”

About PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited:

PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited (PNB MetLife) is one of the leading life insurance companies in India that combines the financial strength of MetLife, Inc. with the credibility of PNB, one of the India's oldest nationalized banks. PNB MetLife’s purpose, Milkar Life Aage Badhaein, is demonstrated through its customer-centric innovations and employee empowerment practices.

With a strong presence in 182 branches and access to customers in over 20,000 locations through bank partnerships, PNB MetLife offers a comprehensive insurance solutions portfolio covering Child Education, Family Protection, Long-Term Saving and Retirement. The Company has a wide range of protection and retirement plans available through its sales channel of over 36,000 financial advisors and multiple bank partners and caters to over 585 group relationships in India.

For more information, follow us on

Facebook - www.facebook.com/PNBMetLife

Instagram  : https://www.instagram.com/pnb_metlife,  or

visit https://www.pnbmetlife.com/

About Responsenet

Responsenet is a Section 8 not-for-profit organization established in 2007. Fully compliant with Schedule VII, Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013, Responsenet specializes in transforming CSR investments into measurable, scalable social impact across 24 states and Union Territories in India. With over 18 years of expertise, Responsenet delivers end-to-end community-centric solutions in quality education, skill development and livelihoods, healthcare and nutrition, WASH, women’s economic empowerment, financial inclusion, disaster relief and rehabilitation, and more. The organization has collaborated with 283+ companies, positively impacting 1.5 million+ beneficiaries through innovative, data-driven, and sustainable interventions.

For more information, visit www.responsenet.org, follow us on X @Responsenetorg