‘Youth can bring positive change’

Nagpur: Students and teachers of Centre Point School, Wardhaman Nagar, are gearing up for their maiden Model United Nations ‘

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: 2017 One Nation One World’ in association with The Times of India.

The event, hashtagged ‘Youth is You’, aims to empower and educate the youth and providing them great exposure about world affairs. It will be to be held on the school premises from November 10 to 12.

Different committees have been formed, for the 400 delegates participating from schools across the city, with specific agendas. The committees are in accordance with the United Nations Assembly concentrating on the eastern part of the world. Some of the committees include historical security council with the agenda Vietnam War, socio cultural and humanitarian with privatization of health care in developing nations as its agenda, and human rights council with the agenda human rights violation in Baluchistan.

“Youth is the catalyst that has the power to alter working of the globe and make a difference, bring a positive change. The most important thing the participants will understand is the role each and every individual plays in the world. Students will acknowledge that changes, if fostered at the ground level, possess the potential to reshape the entire scenario,” said Akshat Handa, a committee member.

The students filled with zeal and excitement spoke on the importance of involvement of youth in world policies. The agendas itself highlight the issues faced by countries across the world, starting from health care, terrorism to child protection.

“The conference will also act as an interactive platform as the participants will be able to come face to face with experts from various fields. It will look into seeking solutions of problems rather than the cause. The delegates will be able to work on their work ethics and learn about the prospects of the world. Resolutions will be passed in each session and subsequently help the participants comprehend global issues,” said Roopal Punyani, deputy secretary general, CENMUN.

“We are focusing on providing students exposure related to the happenings in the nation and the world. The agendas were very thoroughly selected keeping in mind the gravity of each committee and its subsequent impact. We aim at making the youth realize the consequences of their actions and their role as a global citizen,” said secretary general Jai Kalantri.

Sanat Kothari of USG Promotions said, “The world is in need of people who think global and act local. Youth is not just a term but an expression of change, having the possibility to direct itself in a positive or negative way. We are working on providing a stage to the youth, educate them about global issues and make them work on the same.”