ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2024
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 52,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2024 on 6,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 280+ campuses worldwide (just 5%) were selected to host the 4,000+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT RISHITHA MARLAPATI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur | Kharagpur, India | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 10, SDG 1, SDG 2, SDG 3 & UNAI 3
" Every action we take today can create a ripple effect for tomorrow's world. Driven by a passion for sustainability, my goal is to empower businesses to become catalysts for positive change. Through the Millennium Fellowship, I aspire to develop skills and network needed to promote a future where environmental conservation is at the heart of every decision. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: EduReach
The project aims to empower underprivileged children by addressing educational gaps and promoting holistic development. Through providing learning materials, organising interactive workshops and engaging in community- building activities.
About the Millennium Fellow
Rishitha Marlapati is an economics student at the Indian Institute of Technology in Kharagpur, India. With a keen interest in the intersection of economics and sustainability, she actively seeks out courses in environmental economics and sustainable development. She dedicates significant time to researching sustainable business practices and exploring innovative solutions to address environmental challenges. After completing her degree, Rishitha plans to pursue an MBA, aiming to bridge the gap between business practices and environmental conservation. Her goal is to promote sustainable strategies in the corporate world and drive meaningful change on a larger scale.
