ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2023
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. 44,000+ student leaders from 3,300+ campuses across 170+ nations applied to join the Class of 2023. 260+ campuses worldwide (just 9%) in 38 countries were selected to host 4,000+ Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2023.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT TARUSHI NEEL LOHIT, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.
National Institute of Technology Karnataka | Mangaluru, India | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 2 | Emerging Technologist
Millennium Fellowship Project: Project Shaurya
Project Shaurya is about creating awareness and overcoming the stigma around Polycystic ovary syndrome/ disease (PCOS/PCOD). It is estimated one in five (20%) Indian women suffer from PCOS. Women with PCOS are at an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and infertility.If not monitored in time, the condition can have serious health impacts.
After interacting with girls from all over the country in my college, I realised how common PCOD/PCOS really is,
Since PCOD/PCOS is very common as established above, there is a need to talk about it. Unfortunately only a small subset has access to healthcare. Moreover, very few actually realise the need to visit a gynaecologist to get it diagnosed. Even though it is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women, up to 70% of cases go undiagnosed.
In our society for a young girl to visit a gynaecologist is accompanied with a lot of judgements, and thus chances of diagnosis of PCOD/PCOS becomes slimmer. Thus, it is the need of the hour to create awareness about this. With this project, we aim to reach the youth, so that even the young men of our society are educated enough to empower their family and friends to have conversation on this without any hesitancy and overcome the taboo around PCOD/PCOS.
About the Millennium Fellow
Tarushi Neel Lohit is a versatile student currently studying at the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, India. With a diverse range of interests spanning various fields, Tarushi possesses a unique blend of talents that encompass data analysis, debate, and a passion for sports. She has consistently demonstrated her commitment to excellence across a multitude of roles, showcasing her leadership skills and dedication to achieving impactful outcomes.
With an eye on the future, Tarushi aspires to further amplify her efforts and extend her advocacy for women's rights and social justice. Her unwavering commitment to these causes not only reflects her character but also perfectly fits with the sustainable development goal of the UN. She found the Millennium Fellowship to be the perfect platform to get started on this journey towards achieving these goals.
