Report of the Vikhe Patil Model United Nations – VPMUN’24
Vikhe Patil Memorial School, Pune proudly hosted the fifth edition of the Vikhe Patil Model United Nations – VPMUN’24 on the 9 th and 10th of November 2024 .Around one hundred and sixty two delegates eagerly made their way to be part of this conference that span over two days and paved way to quite a few first time MUN enthusiasts. The Chief Guest for the august occasion was Ms.Mrinalini, Principal, Vikhe Patil Memorial School, Pune. The VPMUN began with an opening ceremony. A prayer song followed by the lighting of the lamp and a classical dance as a tribute to the Gods set the tone to an auspicious beginning.
This was followed by the felicitation of the Chief Guest by Mr Amol Patil, Vice Principal Vikhe Patil Memorial School, Pune. Ms.Mrinalini graced the occasion by sharing with the delegates the importance regarding awareness, views and involvement of youth in global issues. The Secretary General, Krish Shah, Director General Subh Sarkar, Deputy Secretary General Riya Supekar and the Associate Director General Deven Albal welcomed the delegates and shared an overview about the two day conference. This was followed by the Chief Guest declaring the Conference open.
The delegates then proceeded to their respective committees to debate over the agendas given to them. The committees that featured in the conference were, United Nations Security Council (UNSC), United Nations Human Resource Committee (UNHRC), Economic And Social Council ( ECOSOC), United Nations Office On Drugs And Crime ( UNODC), All India Political Parties Meet (AIPPM), World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Press (IP). In the committees the delegates expressed their support for their respective countries and shared opinions on the agenda, with excellent guidance from the Chairpersons, Vice Chairpersons Presidents, Vice Presidents, and Co Moderators of their respective committees. They shared their attributes on topics concerning their committees and
maintained a consistent flow of formal debates and deliberations throughout the session. There was a noticeable change in the students as they opened debate. Letting go of their inhibitions and putting on a focussed and professional manner, they transformed into delegates. Heated discussions and arguments against and in defense set the mood to the conference.
On the second day the committees worked on their draft resolutions. The delegates unanimously came to a conclusion for their respective agendas. Delegates learnt about the importance of coming together to achieve a common goal in the true spirit of the United Nations. The second day concluded with a prize distribution ceremony where the winners were awarded trophies, cash prizes and certificates by the Head Organiser of VPMUN ’24 Mrs. Smitha Rakesh. The Secretory General and Director General declared the Conference closed.
It was an extremely enriching, knowledgeable enlightening experience for the young VPMUNers as it has helped broaden their horizons of knowledge. The Chairs and Vice Chairs appreciated and applauded the secretariat and the organizing committee of VPMUN’24 for conducting the VPMUN in a wonderful and professional manner.
Report submitted by:-
Team VPMUN’24
