As a pathbreaking landmark, विमर्श Model United Nations (MUN) was initiated by the Nursery Primary Branch, DoE in 2023 for the first time in the history of any government organisation where the participants were the students of primary classes.
In continuation of that success, the Nursery Primary Branch, Directorate of Education, Delhi proudly organised second edition of its annual feature विमर्श Model United Nations (MUN) on October 24th 2024 (UN Foundation Day), bringing together about 110 enthusiastic primary students representing 75 countries to engage in vital discussions on Sustainable Development Goal 3 specifically focused on SDG 3.9: "Reduce mortality and morbidity from hazardous chemicals and air, water, and soil pollution and contamination."
All the students were assigned a country where they presented their country’s stance on SDG 3.9. These students were shortlisted after an extensive drive covering all the Sarvodaya Schools under DoE. The delegates engaged in passionate debates, showcasing their public speaking and diplomatic skills. They tackled pressing questions, such as how to mitigate pollution in their respective countries and collaborate on international policies.
The MUN concluded with an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding delegates for their exemplary performance in areas such as presentation and fluency. 15 top position holders were felicitated with trophies, books and certificate of appreciation. Each participant was also embraced with the certificate of participation and a consolation prize.
Sh. Ashok Kumar, Secretary Education, who also adorned the role of this MUN’s Secretary-General, declared the session open and expressed that the event has helped in educating our students about the functioning of the United Nations, and provided a great exposure to learning a range of skills like leadership, decision-making, negotiation, and so on.
Ms. Veditha Reddy, Director (Education), was thrilled to see that the primary students were running the entire discussion so smoothly, and appreciated their efforts and dedication.
The MUN was graced by the presence of esteemed dignitaries from DoE, which included Dr. Rita Sharma, Addl. DE (Nursery Primary Branch), Sh. Sanjay Subhas Kumar, DDE Exam, Sh. Suresh Chand Meena, DDE South East, Sh. C S Verma, DDE Zone 25 & other dignitaries who shared their insights on the significance of youth engagement in global issues.
Dr. Kanchan Jain, DDE Nursery Primary Branch, under whose guidance the entire event was conducted, extended her heartfelt thanks to all participants, teachers, Head of the venue school i.e. SBV Shaheed Hemu Kalani, Lajpat Nagar and all the dignitaries for their invaluable contributions, which made the Model United Nations 2024 a resounding success.
