The fifth edition of the KIIT International Model United Nations (MUN) Conference-2017 from October 27 to 29 concluded on Sunday.
It was inaugurated with a presence of 1,800 delegates from the nation and across the border. The theme of the inaugural session was 'Rights of the Indigenous people'.
Eminent personalities including Sergio Arispe Barrientos, Ambassador Designate of Bolivia to India and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, eminent Indian film-maker and writer were the chief guest and guest of eminence on the inaugural session while, Punya Prasun Bajpai, eminent journalist, Kamal Singh, Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network, India and RS Prasanna, acclaimed Indian Film Director, were the guests of valedictory session.
Sergio in his speech said, "Across the ages, the indigenous people are languishing under suppression by capitalist States. Moreover, a wide gap is often apparent between the indigenous and elite sections of the society. It should be abridged at first hand; otherwise the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) of UN can't be achieved".
In the valedictory session, Bajpai put light on the UN model. He said students should critically analyze the working style of the UN which
is being handicapped by a handful of nations over the years.
Among others, Founder, KIIT and KISS Dr Achyuta Samanta, secretary general of KIIT International MUN 2017 Shrirang Ketkar, director general Shankha Das, Vice Chancellor Prof Hrushikesha Mohanty, Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof Ramababu Kodali, Registrar Prof Sasmita Samanta and Director, Students Services, KIIT University Dr Sucheta Priyabadini spoke.
Prizes were distributed by esteemed guests to outstanding achievers in different categories. As many as 18 international committees were made and discussion on various global issues was held during the three day session. Student’s representatives from Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Berlin, Nepal and Geneva participated. Over 400 delegates from 30 universities and schools across India joined.
The winner of Best Delegate and Best Editor award got Rs 12,000, while the High Commendation and Best Journalist got Rs 7, 000, Best Photographer got Rs 5,000 and Special Mention got Rs 4000. Best Delegate of
International Conglomeration on Security of Syria (ICSOS) got Rs 15,000, while High Commendation got Rs 10,000 and Special Mention was Rs 5,000.
