ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2023
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. 44,000+ student leaders from 3,300+ campuses across 170+ nations applied to join the Class of 2023. 260+ campuses worldwide (just 9%) in 38 countries were selected to host 4,000+ Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2023.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT SOHAM SUBHAM, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies Pune | Pune, India | Advancing SDG 2 & UNAI 1
Millennium Fellowship Project: Empowering Tribal Communities
I am deeply passionate about empowering tribal communities in India to become self-reliant. In recent years, tribal communities in India have faced numerous challenges that have hampered their progress and overall quality of life. By working together with the tribal communities, we can enable them to carve their own paths towards a brighter and more secure future. I am passionate about their rich cultural heritage, the skills they possess, and the traditional practices they have developed over generations. Some things can't be replaced such as their arts and crafts. In my opinion, preserving and promoting their culture, arts and crafts, and traditional practices is crucial for their cultural identity and self-esteem. In doing so, we create a more inclusive society that encourages mutual learning and respect among its diverse members. To achieve this, it is crucial to address the unique challenges they face in areas such as education, healthcare, and social integration. By focusing on enhancing education, improving access to resources, and promoting cultural preservation, we can set the stage for sustainable development. With a collective effort from various stakeholders, we can drive positive change and foster an environment in which tribal communities in India can not only survive but also thrive. Encouraging education and skill development in these areas will also play a critical role in enhancing their self-reliance. Furthermore, by tapping into their rich cultural heritage and traditional knowledge, we can help these communities preserve their identity while simultaneously fostering sustainable development. In doing so, we create a more inclusive society that encourages mutual learning and respect among its diverse members.
Measurable goals are:
- Making them aware about the existing policies of the government so that they can benefit.
- Conducting skill development workshops in collaboration with local NGOs.
About the Millennium Fellow
Soham Subham is a bright, young, and globally competitive management student at the Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Pune (SCMS, Pune). He was born in Bhubaneswar, and is currently studying in Pune, Maharashtra. Possessing an unyielding commitment to driving constructive change, Soham envisions utilizing the Millennium Fellowship to cultivate profound leadership abilities and direct passion towards fostering sustainable development. Through this opportunity, Soham strives to make a substantial contribution to societal betterment, fueled by an ardent sense of purpose and the aspiration to leave an enduring imprint on the world.