UN Foundation, CEEW announce Next Generation India fellowship for young leaders, thinkers

The Next Generation India Fellowship is a part of the UN Foundation’s Our Future Agenda programme and CEEW’s focus on building careers in public policy. This fellowship is specifically designed to unlock original, maverick, and substantive ideas from the youth of India for a sustainable future.

As per the official release, this fellowship will be for two years, It will foster honest conversations about the ‘One Future’ theme of the G20 presidency, build consensus around a ‘future agenda’ for young Indians, and explore options for investing in their generation and protecting the needs and rights of future generations.

The fellowship includes a diverse range of focus areas including public health, sustainable cities, new technologies, culture and communities, gender equality, future of the workforce, affordable and clean energy, and oceans. Fellows will gain a deeper understanding of policy making, strategic planning, and global diplomacy guided by the experience and mentorship of the UN Foundation, CEEW, and partner resources.

It has been supported by Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty through a contribution made to CEEW directly.