The North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) hosted the Yuvamanthan Model United Nations (YMUN) today under the theme “Lifestyle for Environment”.
About 80 students representing various member countries of the United Nations attended to discuss critical issues related to environmental sustainability and policy-making.
Dean of Students’ Welfare Prof. R. L. Nongkhlaw emphasised the importance of such events in empowering the youth and to prepare them to become future leaders.
National Law University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Indrajit Dube who attended the event as the chief guest in his speech highlighted the significance of the YMUN in fostering leadership and policy-making skills among young minds.
He said youth play an important role in making policies for a better future, and their participation is crucial for the development of the nation by 2047. These events build transformative leadership among youth who are willing to lead, change, and align with democratic values, he added.
Prof. D. K. Nayak who chaired the event remarked that the MUN provides a unique platform to engage in negotiations, not just as an academic exercise but as a training ground for young minds.
The YMUN featured three engaging sessions where students discussed various environmental issues that included renewable energy and green transportation, rainwater harvesting, environment degradation in North-East.
Each session concluded with the Executive Board, comprising a chairman and two jury members, passing resolutions to be adopted by the nations of the world.
In his valedictory address, NEHU Vice Chancellor Prof. Prabha Shankar Shukla said, “Yuvamanthan is not just a platform but a movement, which acknowledges the potential and aspirations of our youth, fostering skills-based capabilities through transformative experiential learning programs.”
He said environmental degradation in North-East India is a matter of great concern and hoped that the deliberations underscore the urgent need for concerted efforts to protect and preserve the fragile ecosystem.
