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 ALAMELU KANNAN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.
Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering | Chennai, India | Advancing SDG 16 & UNAI 8 | Emerging Technologist
Millennium Fellowship Project: OpenGov
OpenGov is a platform dedicated to fostering political awareness and promoting government transparency among individuals of voting age in India. In a democratic system, holding the government accountable relies on the political literacy of its citizens and their ability to discern accurate information from misinformation.
Our goal at OpenGov is to offer a centralized platform where people can easily access information about government achievements, data, and statistics. Additionally, we aim to cultivate a community that values the sharing of reliable data over reactionary information.
Recognizing that contemporary discussions on "social media" can often deviate into ad-hominem attacks and fallacious arguments, OpenGov seeks to provide a space for thoughtful and informed dialogue on potentially sensitive topics, steering away from unproductive exchanges.
It is crucial to acknowledge that the spread of misinformation can have detrimental effects on the political climate of a nation. In response, OpenGov aspires to serve as a platform for independent journalists and citizens to share fact-based ground reports on political and social events. These reports will undergo verification through comparison with similar accounts to ensure their overall accuracy.
In summary, OpenGov is committed to enhancing political literacy and government transparency by facilitating easy access to essential information from a diverse range of sources.
About the Millennium Fellow
Alamelu Kannan, is a third-year Computer Science and Engineering student at Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering. An entrepreneurial spirit, excellent communication, and a collaborative approach define her work ethic, ensuring successful cross-disciplinary teamwork. She is truly dedicated to tackling social equity concerns, with a deep-seated goal of uniting people in recognizing our shared humanity. By providing a non-toxic environment, she envisions fostering political and cultural awareness while ensuring equal access to information and opportunities.
