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 GURUPAL N, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
St. Joseph’s College of Law | Bengaluru, India | Advancing SDG 10, SDG 5, SDG 17 & UNAI 9
" Collaboration and the exchange of insightful ideas in an equitable space like this fellowship will make the experience even more enriching. The opportunity to meet new people and build meaningful networks through this platform is something I am truly excited about, as it will help me advance my goal of positively impacting people’s lives in a meaningful and lasting way "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Janasangama
Janasangama, our think tank, means the congregation of people in unity. Our project aims to conduct research, create awareness and also implement the policies through assessments made by the team. JanaSnagama we plan to undertake actionable tasks involving the community. We seek to address SDG goals of Sustainable cities, reducing inequalities and measures to tackle poverty. Based in a metropolitan city, our team has identified the confluence of all of these issues as major goals that if worked towards will help our community to become a sustainable city while at the same time ensuring it becomes a model city by reducing inequalities for the people that make up the community.
Its work includes projects such as Building Sustainable Bengaluru: One Raindrop at a Time, which studies and addresses urban flooding through civic research, stakeholder consultations, and policy recommendations aligned with SDG 11; Empowering Underprivileged Girl Children through Financial Literacy and Cyber Safety Education, implemented at Sharanya Children’s Home to reduce informational inequality and advance SDGs 4, 5, and 10 by equipping girls with essential life skills; and Native Species Plantation Drives, a community-based environmental initiative aimed at restoring Bengaluru’s ecological balance by reintroducing indigenous plant species, engaging over 1000 families, and promoting long-term environmental sustainability. Together, these projects reflect Janasangama’s commitment to participatory governance, inclusive development, and building resilient, equitable, and sustainable urban communities.
About the Millennium Fellow
Gurupal Narayana is a young and competitive pre-law student, born in the vibrant city of Bengaluru. From an early age, he has been deeply committed to finding meaningful ways to uplift those around him, striving to positively impact lives and create lasting, sustainable change. His journey has been guided by a strong sense of purpose and a deep-rooted belief in the transformative power of law and justice.
With key areas of interest in social justice and constitutional law, Gurupal envisions a society where fairness, equality, and accountability are more than ideals—they are lived realities. His passion lies in bridging the gap between legal principles and their practical application in addressing societal challenges.
Through this fellowship, he aims to channel his skills, dedication, and vision into impactful initiatives that address pressing social issues. Gurupal believes that true change begins with informed action, and he is determined to contribute meaningfully to shaping a more equitable and inclusive future.
