Bhavan’s MUN conference ends on a vibrant note

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Chandigarh, August 6

The 8th edition of the Model United Nations conference organised by Bhavan Vidyalaya concluded on a vibrant note here on Sunday. This year, the theme of the conference was Asadoma Sadgamaya: From Untruth to Truth’.

Dr Harish Khare, Editor-in-Chief, The Tribune Group of Publications, was the chief guest on the occasion. The other distinguished dignitaries to grace the occasion were RK Saboo, Chairman Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Chandra Mohan, Vice-Chairman, PR Aggarwal, Honorary Secretary and Madhukar Malhotra, Associate Secretary.

Bhavan Vidyalaya Model United Nations conference witnessed participation of 370 student delegates from 74 renowned schools. This year, the school played host to teams from Marefat, Afghanistan, NIMS, Dubai, and DPS, Kuwait.

The eight committees simulated under the Bhavan Vidyalaya Model United Nations conference included the United Nations General Assembly (DISEC); United Nations Economic and Social Council, (ECOSOC); United Nations Security Council (UNSC); United Nations Human Rights Council; Democratic National Meeting (USA) 2017; Simla Conference (1945); Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs and Internal Review Committee on the Future of State Ideology (Soviet Union).

The conference witnessed some mind-grueling sessions where committees debated on some major issues plaguing the world. Establishing a global framework for the use of nuclear technology, review of the responsibility to protect under International Legal Jurisprudence, impact of global economic and financial crises on universal realisation and effective enjoyment of human rights; provisions of the Wavell Plan (1945), examining India’s relations with P5 nations and the future of Marxism and state policy were the issues discussed.

The ceremony commenced with convener Shreya Sharma’s report. Following it was a medley lauding the resilience and strength of human spirit sung by Saniya Segal and accompanying her were Ranauq and Vividh. After this, a soulful rendition by Ishaan and Aakarshan accompanied by Praful, Theerthankar and Ranauq enthralled the audience.

A riveting dance performance, which was a synthesis of Bharatnatyam and Kathak, was also performed.

While addressing the gathering, chief guest Dr Harish Khare said, “Each generation defines its own rules and principles. The present generation is smart enough to understand the present day demand.” He asked the students to remain engaged and have fun, because beyond fun was creativity.

RK Saboo, in his speech congratulated the delegates, organising committee and the staff for making the conference a success. He particularly thanked the school’s senior principal Vineeta Arora, Vice-principal Suparna Bansal, executive board and the faculty members for their unpatrolled leadership and dedication. In his speech, he stressed that MUN was self-education and a part of development which would help make the participants the leaders of tomorrow.

The conference concluded with the award ceremony for which the delegates had been waiting with bated breath.

Results: The best delegation award was bagged by Step by Step School, Noida. The other awards included United Nations General Assembly (DISEC)-Best Delegate: Shaswat Mimani of Mayo College, Ajmer; United Nations Economic and Social Council, (ECOSOC)-Best Delegate: Dev Gupta of Banyan Tree, Chandigarh; United Nations Security Council-Best Delegate: Anchit Jasuja of GMSSS Sector-16, Chandigarh; United Nations Human Rights Council-Best Delegate: Aastha Chopra of Saupin’s School, Chandigarh; Democratic National Meeting-Best Delegate: Srinjon Gupta of DPS International, Saket; Simla Conference-Best Delegate: Alaya Purewal of Step by Step School, Noida; Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs: High Commendation 1-Best Delegate: Himanshu Kumar of DPS International, Saket; Internal Review Committee on the Future of State Ideology (Soviet Union)-Best Delegate : Bharat Gangwani of Mayoor School, Ajmer.

The conference ended with the secretary general Pranay Goyal offering a vote of thanks and declaring the meeting closed by striking the gavel.

Finally, the Secretariat and the entire organising committee were introduced to the audience and given a standing ovation by everyone present.