Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau.
Delhi Public School, Rudrapur, on Saturday inaugurated the two-day DPSR Model United Nations 2026 (MUN 2.0), bringing together more than 700 student delegates from 25 schools across Udham Singh Nagar, Nainital, Haldwani, Bijnor and other cities.
The conference aims to provide students with a platform to develop leadership, diplomatic reasoning, public speaking, policy-making skills and a broader understanding of global affairs.
The inaugural ceremony began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp and Saraswati Vandana, followed by cultural performances by DPS Rudrapur students.
Chinu Kwatra, UN Asia Delegate and a specialist in global sustainability, was the chief guest. Kwatra, who is associated with initiatives including Khushiyaan Foundation and Beach Warriors India, encouraged students to embrace leadership, innovation, social responsibility and the values of global citizenship.
Dr Sahil Singh, Ambassador for Strategic Partnerships and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at IIMSAM, attended the event as the guest of honour. Addressing the delegates, he highlighted the importance of international cooperation, technology and youth participation in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.
DPS Rudrapur Chairman Surjeet Singh Grover, Vice-Chairman Harman Singh Grover and Principal Chetan Chauhan said MUN 2.0 was designed to go beyond a conventional academic exercise by fostering critical thinking, confidence, teamwork, communication and diplomatic skills among students.
Following the inaugural ceremony, proceedings began across various committees, including the UN Security Council (UNSC), UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), WHO, UNICEF, WTO, AIPPM, RUDRA–USN Urban Planning & Development Council, Shark Tank, Moot Court and Satyug Committee.
The two-day conference will see students deliberate on contemporary national and international issues, representing different countries and institutions in simulated policy-making and diplomatic settings.
