IIMUN HOSTED BY QUEENS’ COLLEGE, INDORE

IIMUN HOSTED BY QUEENS' COLLEGE, INDORE 

July 26,2019 to July 28,2019

Queens’ College, Indore hosted the fifth edition of Indian International Movement to Unite Nations (IIMUN) from July 26-28, 2019. The Ceremony was inaugurated in presence of renowned guests and dignitaries at DAVV auditorium. With the traditional lighting of the lamp the program was taken ahead with the Principal’s addressal to set the tone for the evening.

The esteemed and acclaimed members of the society illumined the ceremony with their gracious presence. The audience was fortunate to be enlightened by the eloquent speeches of the Chief Guest Mr. J.K Tripathi. He emphasized on the importance of being firm in our decisions with the right degree of politeness drawing examples from India’s relation with the neighboring country Pakistan where India follows the policy of a civil but with firm stance. Mr.Siddharth Rajhans, the Guest of Honor addressed the young delegates realize the trappings of losing oneself in the facades of online glamour and need to be realistic and grounded by making career and happiness as their goal in years of learning.The dynamic actress Ridhi Dogra was the Special Guest emphasized on love and care and remain connected to roots of an individual that shapes one's personality. The special guest R J Anjali and an ex-Queen reminded students of the power within and encouraged them to discuss their worries and anxiety on her show The Superwomen.

Mr. JeeveshGarg the Senior Director of IIMUN gave an insight to its goal and at the same time encouraged the participants for taking the right decision joining the IIMUN. The event encased cultural extravaganza including classical and western dance.  The panorama of 9 glorious years of the consortium was presented through the video of IIMUN. The Opening Ceremony was a prelude to the exciting and much anticipated committee sessions of the next two days laying the foundation for another milestone in this journey.

In all 18 committees initiated their sessions with more than 750 student delegates from 20 premier schools from across the city to discuss current global issues.The sessions laid emphasis on discussing tangible and creative solutions to various crisis occurring across the globe, debate feasible ideas, and pass final resolutions. All the three SDGs were discussed in different committees and resolutions were drafted by the delegates. There were 18 agendas discussed by different committees out of which the three main are Niti Aayog, Counter –Terrorism Implementation Task Force and General Assembly Plenary.

To Save Environment (WISE), with the aim of engaging the global student community in an area of utmost significance – the state of our planet, towards environment awareness and mitigation of climate change, a plantation drive was conducted by Ms.Ridhi Dogra with plantation of 800 saplings in the school campus.

During the committee sessions the Chief Guest, Mr.J.K.Tripathi, addressed the delegates and referred to the historic moments to encourage the roles of student delegates. He visited a few committees and shared his views on the agendas giving valuable advice.

Through the sessions of moderated and unmoderated caucus the committees conducted various discussions. UN Women Committee discussed the rights to gender equality. Harry Potter committee discussed concerns of the wizard war. Counter terrorism Implementation Task Force discussed terrorism and its root causes. FIFA committee discussed the inter league and global league tournaments. Central Drugs Standard Control organization committee held up discussions on issue of drug taxation and monitoring their sales. The World Trade Committee session discussed US-China trade war. International Cricket Council discussed rules of T10 series. LokSabha Committee delegates represented themselves as the renowned diplomats of Indian politics. Niti Aayog Committee raised discussion on national policies and Presidential versus Parliamentary rules beside the election procedures and expenses. Socio-Cultural and Humanitarian Committee discussed matured issues like human trafficking security issues and employment opportunities.

The committee sessions closed awarding delegates in each committee individually declaring the Best Delegate, High Commendation and Special mention. The closing ceremony saw an enthralling classical presentation by the Naadyog Gurukult roup.The Best Delegation Award was given to Queens’ College Indore and the Runner Up trophy was bagged by Micro Vision School Burhanpur.

Queens’ College delegates acclaimed the special awards in their respective committees :