Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 7: The third edition of the HSJMUN commenced at Heritage School, here today with a glittering opening ceremony, which took place in a festive spirit of great excitement in the School Botanical Garden.
Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Avni Lavasa graced the occasion as the chief guest. During her tenure as DC Leh she initiated some path breaking movements in the region and has taken many initiatives to promote women empowerment. Her benign presence infused new vigour and energy among all young enthusiastic delegates.
The event began with the welcome address delivered by Anika Gupta, vice head girl, followed by the auspicious ceremony of lighting the lamp by the chief guest and Principal Heritage School, Akash Pradhan.
A cultural programme was staged by the students of the Heritage School who mesmerized everyone with their magnificent performance and set the ball rolling for the conference, which is being attended by 250 students from Jammu region. The three day conference will witness the simulation of nine committees – UNSC, UNHRC, Rajya Sabha, AIIPM, ECOSOC, CCC, UNESC, UNCD and International Press, which culminate on October 9.
Delegates will be debating and brainstorming for solutions of global and national issues like stagflation, cyber warfare, rise in illicit trade of narcotics especially in conflict areas, rising homophobia, implication of rising FDI in African countries etc. A short video highlighting the theme of the conference as well as the committees and respective agendas was also showcased.
The chief guest expressed her delight at being present among young students. She appreciated the efforts of Heritage School in providing such an important platform to children for not only enhancing their public speaking skills but also moulding the leaders of future. She also reiterated the importance of such programmes in exposing the students to real life problems and acquainting them with formal institutes of politics.
Secretary general Aasim-Ul-Haq , student of Heritage School, in his speech talked about the importance and relevance of MUN in shaping the leaders and change makers of tomorrow.
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