YIF Class of 2025
BA, Economics, Savitribai Phule Pune University, PunePrashant, a first-generation learner, is passionate about maps, history, music, and cricket. He holds a Master’s in Development from Azim Premji University. Inspired by his personal journey and internship experiences, he aspires to blend the interdisciplinary learnings at YIF with his development perspectives to create a positive impact on marginalised communities.
Prashant is deeply committed to ecological restoration and sustainable resource management as pathways to improve livelihoods for vulnerable populations. With his agricultural background and development insights, he aims to contribute meaningfully to the YIF cohort while broadening his understanding of practical and theoretical frameworks through interactive learning. For Prashant, joining the YIF is a significant milestone, providing an opportunity to amplify the potential of marginalised youth within the Fellowship community.