Reliance Foundation and The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation have announced a multi-year partnership aimed at reaching one million girls and young women across India, according to a press release from the two organizations.

The program targets girls and young women between the ages of 14 and 20 in both rural and urban communities. It will initially launch in the Indian states of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, with plans to expand to other parts of the country. The curriculum will cover life skills, digital and financial literacy, and information on future pathways including education, employment, and entrepreneurship.

The two-year program will offer in-person and digital training, developed in collaboration with nonprofit Girl Effect. Various grassroots organizations will serve as implementation partners.

Isha Ambani, Director of Reliance Foundation, said: "I believe every girl should have the confidence to dream big, the courage to lead, and the opportunity to fulfill her aspirations."

Stéphane de La Faverie, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Estée Lauder Companies and President of its Charitable Foundation, said the partnership aims "to create more opportunities for girls and young women in India that will build the skills they need to participate and thrive in the modern workforce."

Reliance Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Reliance Industries Limited. The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation is the philanthropic arm of The Estée Lauder Companies (NYSE: EL).