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 PRERIT RATHI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.
Plaksha University | Mohali, India | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 6 | Emerging Technologist
Millennium Fellowship Project: Indri.yeah
Indri.yeah confronts a stark reality in India - a profound shortage of Indian Sign Language (ISL) interpreters in the face of a staggering 63 million deaf and mute individuals. To address this critical issue, we've embarked on a journey marked by innovation and empathy.
Our first crucial step is harnessing the power of generative techniques to enable seamless communication through speech-to-ISL conversion. But our vision extends beyond this initial step; we're committed to expanding into ISL-to-speech conversion in the future. We've diligently engaged stakeholders at every turn. We've listened to the experiences and needs of the hearing-impaired individuals themselves, educators and interpreters working with them, accessibility advocates championing equal opportunities, and compliance seekers ensuring adherence to accessibility standards.
Our resounding conclusion is this - there's an undeniable need for real-time communication solutions that bridge the gap between the hearing-impaired and the rest of the world. Through Indri.yeah, we aspire to do just that, not only enhancing the lives of the hearing-impaired but also catalyzing transformation in industries like F&B, video-conferencing, news broadcasting, etc. Indri.yeah isn't just another business idea; it's a bold endeavor to make communication a universal right, accessible to everyone, everywhere.
About the Millennium Fellow
Prerit "Ritzzy" Rathi, currently a sophomore at Plaksha University, India, carries a deep-seated passion for developing Cyberphysical systems that serve real-world needs. Hailing from the culturally rich nation, Prerit's interest in entrepreneurship is the source of a startup aimed at disability assistance. With a love for both writing and dance, he seeks diverse avenues of self-expression. Looking ahead, Prerit aspires to contribute to meaningful innovation, acknowledging the challenges ahead while remaining steadfast in his pursuit of solutions that extend beyond borders, hoping they can make a difference in people's lives.