ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2025
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 60,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2025 on 7,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 290+ campuses worldwide (less than 5%) were selected to host the 4,500+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT LAKSHMI VINOD NAIR, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras | Chennai, India | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 1
" Dedication and collaboration fuel my work at the intersection of technology and social impact. Through initiatives like Tenexis.in and my engagement with community campaigns, I have seen how small actions can create sustainable change. The Millennium Fellowship excites me because it will help me sharpen my leadership, scale meaningful projects, and align my efforts more closely with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to build inclusive and resilient communities. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Thriwe
Thriwe is a mental health and inclusivity initiative aimed at supporting students by creating safe spaces, encouraging emotional awareness, and connecting them to the resources they need. The project directly aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 : Good Health and Well-Being by promoting mental wellness, reducing stigma around mental disabilities, and making guidance and support more accessible within school communities. Through awareness sessions, hands-on engagement, and meaningful partnerships, Thriwe works toward ensuring that every child’s mental and emotional well-being is prioritized.
About the Millennium Fellow
Lakshmi is a dedicated and extroverted second-year Aerospace Engineering student at IIT Madras, known for her leadership and ability to meet deadlines. She co-founded Tenexis.in, a student-led startup promoting sustainable living through peer-to-peer exchange and carpooling, advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 11, 12, and 13). Beyond entrepreneurship, she interned with Simon-Kucher, gaining exposure to global consulting, and actively contributes to social initiatives through Tensors NGO and the Saarang Social Campaign. As a Millennium Fellow, Lakshmi aspires to scale sustainable, inclusive solutions that blend technology, innovation, and community empowerment.
