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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.

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UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT SIDDHANT TIKKIWAL, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Manipal, India | Advancing SDG 7, SDG 17 & UNAI 9

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" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it brings together a global community of change makers who believe, as I do, that science and innovation can be harnessed to ensure every community has the opportunity to grow sustainably and thrive "

Millennium Fellowship Project: Community-Led Solar Energy Co-Operatives

Hey, imagine a village where power cuts happen all the time, and people struggle with high electricity bills. What if the community could own and manage its own solar power instead of relying on expensive or unreliable sources? A solar energy cooperative makes that possible! The idea is simple: install shared solar panels, let families pay a small monthly fee (way less than their usual bills), and even sell extra power back to the grid for income. We start by finding a community that needs this, talk to them, and design a solar setup that works for them rooftop panels or mini-grids. With government subsidies and CSR funding, the setup cost is covered, making it affordable. Locals are trained to manage and maintain the system, and smart meters ensure fair usage. Plus, it creates jobs for young people as solar technicians and even helps women-led businesses grow. This isn’t just about electricity,it’s about empowering communities. Schools, small shops, and farms get reliable power, and the whole village moves toward energy independence. As more places adopt this, we’re building a sustainable, people-driven energy future. Sounds cool, right?

About the Millennium Fellow

Siddhant Tikkiwal has always been fascinated by the stars, a passion that sparked his journey into physics and shaped his perspective on our interconnected world. Deeply aware of the challenges of energy inequality, he believes science and technology can be powerful tools to drive sustainable change. His vision is to create solutions that ensure clean, affordable energy for all, empowering communities to thrive. For him, the cosmos is both a reminder of humanity’s fragility and a call to realize its boundless potential to make a difference on Earth.

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