Chandigarh: 23rd April, 2024:- Speakers’ Association and Study Circle (SAASC) club of Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh inaugurated the 11th edition of PECMUN, one of the premier MUNs of the north region, on 20th-21st April, 2024, with guidance and support from Dean of Student Affairs Dr. D.R. Prajapati and the entire office. 

The inaugural ceremony was graced by Dr. Divya Bansal (Head Cyber Security Research Center and Head of Student Counselling Cell), Dr. Manish Kumar (Professor incharge of Academics) and Ms. Amandeep Kaur (Professor Incharge of SAASC Club). Dr. Divya Bansal through her speech reminded the students about the motto of the United Nations which is “To unite our strength to maintain international peace and security.” The air was filled with anticipation as delegates immersed themselves in the melodious strains of musical performances by Music Club of PEC. 

Following this, the committee sessions commenced across various platforms, including UNHRC, UNSC, UNCSW, AIPPM, and UNGA, each delving deep into crucial global issues with an engaging, insightful and intellectual discourse. Adding a unique dimension, the IP committee sparked creativity via photography and journalism. 

More than 150+ students from various colleges, universities and schools of the likes of NIT Jalandhar, Thapar University, Panjab University, CCET, GMCH, Vivek High school, DPS, YPS Mohali participated in the event. The event is sponsored by Envision, EdNite, O2 IAS Academy, DU Beat, PU Pulse, NO Scars, 3Not3. 

After 5 sessions being conducted on both days for the 6 committees; UNGA, UNSC, UNHRC, UNCSW, AIPPM, and IP draft resolutions were made and multiple motions were passed.

The Closing Ceremony was graced with the presence of Ms. Tanveen Kaur Gill, Mr. Navneet Kamboj, Prof. Amandeep Kaur, and Dr. Manish Kamboj. The delegates were joyful during the prize distribution ceremony and the entire event was a huge success!!

Winners

UNGA:

Best Delegate - Srijan Sharma (Georgia) - NA

High Commendation - Aviraj (Russia) - First Steps School

Special Mention - Shivam (USA) - NA

UNSC:

Best Delegate - Mansha Sharma (France) - MCM DAV

High Commendation - Daksh Kaila (Israel) - SGGS Collegiate School

Special Mention - Himakshi Sharma (China) - MCM DAV

UNHRC:

Best Delegate - Karika Thakur (Finland) - MCM DAV

High Commendation - Shruti Bedi (Pakistan) - NA

Special Mention - Yuvraj Singh (Syria) - Amity University 

UNCSW:

Best Delegate - Saksham Saraswat (UK) - Bhavan Vidyalaya

High Commendation - Viraj (Afghanistan) - NA

Special Mention - Kritika Gupta (Switzerland) - NIT Jalandhar

AIPPM: 

Best Delegate - Dakshesh (Manish Tiwari) - CCET

High Commendation - Dev (Raghav Chaddha) - UILS

Special Mention - Soumil Pusha (Amit Shah) - NIT Jalandhar

IP:

Best Photographer - Himanshi (NBC) - Sacred Heart School

Best Journalist - Mansimran Kaur (Reuters) - YPS