Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology International Model United Nations 2019 Concludes

KIIT International Model United Nations (KIIT MUN - 2019), one of the best and most anticipated MUN conferences in Asia concluded on 22nd September.

The three day MUN from 20 to 22nd September was graced by Prof. Claudio Ansorena Montero, Ambassador of Costa Rica to India; Fleming Raul Duarte Ramos, Ambassador of Paraguay to India; Hector Cueva Jacome, Ambassador of Ecuador to India and Ms. Barbara Wickham, Director of British Council in India along with other prominent dignitaries in its inaugural session. On the valedictory ceremony Akash Tiwari of PETA, India and Ms. Bharati Chandra, Odisha Head, Helpage India joined as guests.

Addressing the inaugural session, Ms. Barbara Wickham, Director of the British Council in India highlighted the scenario of Human Rights in the 21st century.

She also laid focus on the exploitation of Technology and Global Awareness. Emphasising on the values of democracy Prof. Claudio emphasised said, “we have to work hand in hand to promote democratic values all over the world.” Mr. Hector said the agricultural productivity in India is more than 2 to 3 times that of Latin America. Moreover, in IT, Education, Health, etc. sectors, India is miles ahead. Mr. Fleming said, “We, as ambassador have the main task to develop bridges to maintain a relationship.”

Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology and Kalinga Institute of Social Science welcomed and introduced the distinguished guests to the audience. Mr. Rohan Singh, Secretary-General, KIIT International MUN read out the Annual Report. Prof. Hrushikesha Mohanty, VC and Prof. Sasmita Samanta, Pro-VC, KIIT DU were present in the inaugural session, while Prof. Jnanaranjan Mohanty, Registrar, deemed to be University and Dr. S. Behura, Dy Director, Students Services were present in the valedictory session. Abish Mathew was the star attraction for the star night on September 21. Like previous years, it has attracted student-delegates from all around the globe - more than 2500 students’ delegates joined this mega event.

Disclaimer: This article has been published on the basis of a press communication by the college.