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 HRUTIK RAVINDRA PAWAR, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras | Chennai, India | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 10, SDG 8 & UNAI 3
" As a Millennium Fellow, I'm excited to collaborate with like-minded changemakers who are passionate about creating a sustainable future. I do this work because I believe that empowering small-scale farmers and educating the next generation can lead to transformative progress, not just for individuals but for entire communities. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: EmpowerEd
Project EmpowerEd is an initiative led by a team of 9 students from IIT Madras under the Millennium Fellowship, in collaboration with the Guruji Education Foundation (GEF). Our goal is to expand the SCRATCH coding program across at least 20 schools in Tamilnadu. In today's fast-evolving world, coding is a fundamental skill. SCRATCH, a beginner-friendly programming language, helps students not only learn to code but also fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. By implementing SCRATCH in Tamil Nadu schools, we aim to empower students, particularly economically weaker students, with these vital skills, enhancing their ability to think logically and approach challenges innovatively. We thus aim to close the digital literacy gap, and provide students with future-ready skills.
About the Millennium Fellow
Hrutik Ravindra Pawar is a passionate bioengineer dedicated to uplifting small-scale farmers through innovative agricultural solutions with Agriscape. His work focuses on developing sustainable farming models like the Seeder Yantra, aiming to enhance productivity in rural communities. In addition, Hrutik's commitment to social impact extends beyond agriculture; during his internship in Bihar, he empowered village children by teaching them, fostering education and growth. His initiatives reflect a deep desire to create meaningful change in both agricultural and educational sectors.
