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 YASH GOYAL, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Punjab Engineering College | Chandigarh, India | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 11, SDG 17 & UNAI 9
" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it will give me the chance to connect with people from different cultures, share stories, and work together to create positive change. My work is driven by my belief in human connection, empathy, and learning from every journey I take. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Project Green-Watch
Project GreenWatch is a youth-led climate action initiative designed and executed by the Millennium Fellows of Punjab Engineering College (PEC) under the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2025, aligned with the global theme “The Legacy We Build: Vision, Voice, and Action.”
The project responds to increasing climate vulnerabilities in North India—especially the 2023 Himachal Pradesh floods and recurring floods in Punjab and Chandigarh—by focusing on early climate education, creative awareness, and youth leadership development.
The initiative engages school children, youth, and communities through a combination of scientific learning, art-based expression, plantation drives, and digital outreach. It aims to not only spread knowledge about climate change but also build emotional connection, responsibility, and long-term stewardship among students.
About the Millennium Fellow
Yash Goyal is a bright and passionate student currently pursuing Electronics Engineering at Punjab Engineering College. Born and residing in Chandigarh, Yash is deeply connected to his roots while keeping a curious and adventurous outlook on the world.
Since an early age, Yash has valued family, people’s emotions, and the power of human connection. He finds inspiration in listening to life stories from different people and exploring new places, which fuel his passion for understanding diverse perspectives. His experiences range from helping fellow students and community members, to showcasing discipline and strategic thinking as a state-level chess player. In college, he has also been actively involved in various clubs, where he has contributed through teamwork and leadership.
Looking ahead, Yash aspires to live a wanderer’s life—traveling the world, meeting new people, and gathering stories that enrich both himself and those around him. With his adventurous spirit and empathetic nature, he hopes to continue creating meaningful connections and experiences wherever his journey takes him.
