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 NIKET AGARWAL, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras | Chennai, India | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 6

" Becoming a Millennium Fellow will give me an opportunity to advance my commitment to creating a social impact. For me, the Fellowship is not just a title, but a gateway to a global community of change-makers, mentors, and resources that will significantly contribute to providing me with a strong foundation as I embark on this journey. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Forget Me Not
The Forget Me Not project addresses the stigma surrounding dementia, focusing on the unique challenges faced by patients and caregivers. Dementia often isolates patients and burdens families, while misconceptions fuel judgment and hinder understanding. Our initiative aims to break these barriers by creating supportive structures for patients and raising awareness among youth.
Through partnerships with organizations like the Dignity Foundation, we host patient-focused activities such as laughter yoga, art sessions, and excursions to enhance their quality of life and demonstrate engagement methods to similar organizations. For awareness, we target students with interactive events, including a city-wide marathon, quizzes, and case competitions that foster understanding and encourage innovative solutions.
With over 1200 people reached via awareness sessions and 100+ patients engaged, we build compassionate communities. By combining grassroots engagement and student-driven initiatives, we create long-term social impact by transforming perspectives and setting a precedent for inclusive dementia care.
About the Millennium Fellow
Niket Agarwal is a highly motivated undergraduate at the IIT Madras. Born and brought up in Mumbai, India, he is passionate about sustainability and inclusivity. He founded an internationally acclaimed agri-tech startup to build a sustainable and scalable agri-business. He has been a part of a team that manufactured a solar car - India's sole entry in the prestigious Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2023. He founded a social campaign "Forget Me Not", promoting prevention and diagnosis of dementia. He is also a consultant at 180DC, providing pro-bono consulting services to NGOs. Niket is an avid percussionist and loves playing basketball.





