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 SANSKRITI BISHNOI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law | Patiala, India | Advancing SDG 2, SDG 4 & UNAI 1
" I am deeply passionate about creating opportunities for children to realize their full potential, especially girls. I believe that with the right mentorship, resources, and support, young people can achieve far more than the world expects of them. I am where I am today because there were people who believed in my dreams and encouraged me to pursue them. Through my work, I want to be that source of belief and support for children—helping them discover their talents, chase their aspirations, and make a meaningful impact in their communities. Being a Millennium Fellow excites me because it allows me to join a global community dedicated to empowering change makers and amplifying the voices of those who often go unheard. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Project Saathi
Project Saathi is an initiative that empowers government school students in underserved communities near Patiala through integrated legal and health education. The project delivers interactive workshops on fundamental legal rights and nutrition awareness while actively monitoring the implementation of the Mid-Day Meal scheme to ensure students receive mandated nutritious food.
Through school collaborations and virtual webinars, Project Saathi simplifies complex legal concepts and promotes health literacy, creating informed young citizens who understand their rights and can make better health choices. By bridging the gap between legal empowerment and nutritional access, the initiative fosters holistic development and sustainable behavioral change, working toward a future where every child is both informed and nourished.
Core Activities Included:
Interactive legal rights workshops and virtual webinars
Assessment of Mid-Day Meal scheme implementation
Nutrition education and health awareness sessions
Community engagement with schools in Patiala's nearby villages
About the Millennium Fellow
Sanskriti Bishnoi is a fourth-year law student at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law in Punjab, India. She is passionate about using legal frameworks and research to create social impact, particularly in areas concerning child rights, human rights, and international law. Much of her academic focus has centered on understanding the intersections of law, technology, and society. Through her projects and initiatives, she actively works to promote awareness and drive change on issues affecting vulnerable communities. She hopes to continue making a meaningful impact through her work in law and social justice.
