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 ARUNIT DEKA BASISTHA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Noida | Noida, India | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 4 & UNAI 3
" "What excites me the most about being a Millennium Fellow is to have a unique platform that can amplify voices of underrepresented communities and create a meaningful change in their lives, more so in the field of education. I believe that education is the key to uplifting the downtrodden and often unrepresented sections of society, it empowers them to understand their rights and responsibilities, enabling them to contribute effectively to society. This fellowship is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to collaborate on impactful missions with like-minded individuals, creating a meaningful change that aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals and UNAI principles." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: IlluminatEd
IlluminateEd is a project that focuses on providing innovative education to underprivileged children, addressing the gap in access to quality education despite it being a fundamental right in India.
At IlluminateEd, we go beyond traditional learning by exposing children to engaging, real-life scenarios where they can apply their mind. We cover a range of topics, including gender equality, fundamental rights and duties, safety, personal hygiene, child labor, child marriage, and other social issues, all taught in their mother tongues.
Our approach emphasizes on critical thinking and the practical application of knowledge.
Additionally, we work to spread awareness about the importance of education, encouraging parents to enroll their children in schools.
About the Millennium Fellow
Arunit D. Basistha was born in Assam, Northeast India, and is currently a 2nd year law student pursuing a B.A.LL.B from Symbiosis Law School, Noida. Having moved to Noida for further studies, Arunit remains deeply committed to advocating for minority and indigenous rights, particularly in his native Northeast India, with a special focus on education. He is actively involved with several NGOs, where he works tirelessly to bring about meaningful change and support underrepresented communities.
