Ruia Model United Nations'22 17TH & 18TH SEPTEMBER, 2022 Ramnarain Ruia Autonomus College S.P. Mandali's L.N. Road,Matunga-East,Mumbai-400019 Team Ruia Republic Virtual Letter from the Secretariat About our Institute A message from our RSC Convener About the Team Ruia Republic About RUIAMUN’22 Our committees Registration process Awards Know Our Team Contact us 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Contents Dear Future delegates, On behalf of Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College and the Ruia Student Council, we cordially invite you to the inaugural event of team Ruia republic, RUIAMUN'22. With the theme "Preservation of democracy, equality and civil liberty", we at the Ruia Republic believe that students hold power to change the world for better or for worse. It is to enable students with this power that we extend to you, RUIA MUN'22. The world thrives on democracy, the essence of civilization; democracy thrives on civil liberty and equality. It is this dogma that has brought to humankind its most significant thinkers and leaders. This conference can be your first step to joining the list. This conference is a chance for you to exhibit your oratorical, negotiatory, and critical thinking skills in a competitive academic simulation of the world's peacekeeper, the 'UN'. This lively conference integrates a wide range of international concerns and current events that establish the status quo and identify crucial areas for change. One must first understand each agenda's values and guiding principles to change policy and assess the workings of global politics. Everyone, regardless of age, must participate in developing public policies that affect the lives of millions of people. We've seen massive death tolls by a fatal virus, fundamental liberties being snatched away by an extremist militant state, and persecution of our people by authoritarian regimes. A choice to change this affair is imperative, a choice of discussion, conversation, and mutual understanding: diplomacy. Diplomacy has been the answer to all crises, from hostage situations to vaccine shortages. Therefore, we encourage all participating delegates to engage in vigorous debate and deliberation, which is critical for a sound policy. However, We also urge them not to aggravate or provoke and, most importantly, to be open to listening, to uphold and solidify the virtue of tolerance in their actions. We look forward to your participation and the heated debates with it! Wishing you a purposeful time! Secretariat, RUIAMUN'22 Letter from the secretariat About our institute A lot has happened since our institute was founded on December 3, 1937, by H.E. Sir Roger Lumley, the then-Governor of Bombay. Since then, this College has shaped the lives of many people. Our alums include individuals who have excelled in acting, economics, judiciary, research, politics, public administration, sports, and singing, among others. It is amusing to see how individuals from the same institute have excelled in various fields. The great thing about our College is that, aside from academics, our teachers have always encouraged us to participate in and excel in various extracurricular activities." To lead as a globally acclaimed Centre for Advanced Knowledge Creation, Research and Innovation with inclusivity and human values at its core and contribute to nation-building by transforming students into lifelong learners who can meet the challenges and demands of the global society" is the vision that has led to the ultimate success of our students. S. P. Mandali's Ramnarain Ruia College was the first educational institution in Mumbai to be run by a private body. It is now one of 63 institutions under its umbrella. The College gained Autonomy in the academic year 2017-18 and was awarded the 'A+' GRADE with CGPA 3.70 by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Ruia College's coveted Autonomous status falls in line with a long record of achievements. An event that shapes the history of the institution is the former President of India, Smt. Pratibha Patil's visit during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2012 and her appreciation of the institution's impressive contribution to Higher Education. In 2014, Ruia College has adjudged a 'College of Excellence by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi, and is the first College in the country to have received this status. Furthermore, Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College is the only College affiliated with the University of Mumbai to start the B.Voc program, in operation since 2014, under the DDU KAUSHAL Kendra by UGC, New Delhi. We at Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College recognise the necessity of an inclusive approach for a qualitative and quantitative magnification in the Indian education system. Our Autonomous status is significant in the realisation of our motto to "Explore. Experience. Excel." The freedom of designing courses that are shaped by contemporary trends in education is conducive to Ruia College's vision of an environment that fosters innovation. By prioritising skill-based learning and entrepreneurial development alongside value-based education, the College attempts to equip its students with experiential and theoretical knowledge. We at Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College recognise the power we hold and the responsibility we have in laying the building blocks of our nation. We are committed to facilitating the growth of creative, innovative, well-adjusted, and happy citizens who are capable of building a better life for their community A message from our RSC Convener:- Participating students develop abilities in negotiation, dispute resolution, and developing solutions that are acceptable to most of the delegates and engage with other delegates who hold diverse viewpoints which help in a deeper understanding of current world issues. We continuously work at Ruia College to encourage our students to participate in a range of extracurricular activities for their all- around growth. There is no question that the balance in their curricula has contributed to their success in all areas of life. I am pleased to see the enthusiasm among our students in understanding the MUN model of diplomacy, international affairs and the United nations. My best wishes to the organising team and to every participant of RUIAMUN'22. I assure you that you all will have a great time with us. Dr Sanjeevani Gharge Convener, Ruia Students’ Council On behalf of The Students’ Council of Ruia College, I am pleased to announce the formation of Team Ruia Republic which will host the first-ever RUIAMUN'22. MUN gives a platform for students to explore their skills in research, public speaking, debating and writing in addition to critical thinking, teamwork and leadership. About The Team Ruia Republic The Team Ruia Republic is a brand new addition to the ever-successful embodiment of the Ruia Student Council, which represents and integrates students in all types of college activities. Taking into consideration our institute's solemn motto, Explore. Experience. Excel. The main goal of our team is to instil in students the spirit of being true citizens by involving them in policy formulation and piquing their interest in current and global affairs. The outstanding merit of democracy is that by making people voters and participating in public affairs, it compels people to consider public issues and form their opinion on them. One of the rationales of democracy is that in it everybody gets a chance to be heard. All citizens have the right to express their opinions freely and thereby contribute to the right decisions and passing of good laws that govern the country. In order to actively and meaningfully participate in the democratic functioning of our civic and political institutions, citizens are required to have certain competencies. In these modern times, it is of the utmost importance for citizens, especially the rising youth of the country to be aware of all the happenings around the society. What better can we think than politics? We believe platforms like MUNs and Youth Parliaments are an ideal place to hone public speaking, leadership, team building and analytical skills while gaining a colossal amount of knowledge during comprehensive research followed by critical analysis prior to the conference. In this new era of globalisation wherein, it is a healthier, wealthier, and more interconnected world built on the foundation of innovative technologies with numerous consequences of confusion and chaos being globally aware has become more important than ever as we reckon that such conference is the way to gain knowledge and become aware of the myriad of issues and to deliberate over their solutions during the course of such conferences. Holding mock sessions of parliament in schools and colleges in the country is quite an old practice. In these mock parliaments, there are certain deficiencies which reduce their general usefulness and effectiveness. The composition, powers and functions of such conferences are generally included in the course of study at the middle, secondary and higher secondary stages of schooling. Knowledge of its procedure helps in developing an insight into the working of parliament and therefore the session of the House has special importance in developing such an insight in the young students. About RUIAMUN’22 It is with great pride that we let you know that it is going to be our first ever event since the inception of our team. With committees ranging from the Lok Sabha to International Press, RUIAMUN'22 will put forth a wide range of significant matters that are real-life threats to our existence and how the real entities of our simulation would address them. The theme for the RUIAMUN'22 is Preservation of Democracy, Equality, and Civil Liberties. Undeniably, It is true that real democracy is currently beneath the covers by virtue of loopholes in our system of understanding and eventually governance. It is important for young minds; the future of tomorrow to understand that this is not how a society should operate. The mere essence of our constitution should always shine. Democracy is not a new concept to India & to most of the world. India along with the entire world has a long tradition of tolerance of different views and creeds, which is the hallmark of any true democracy. There is also considerable evidence of the widespread existence of democratic institutions in ancient times. In the Vedic period, the republics were called Gana-Rajya. These Gana-Rajyas were autonomous and were governed by an elected Gana-Mukhya. The ancient Greek City States were and are a symbol of what transparent Governance is. Decisions were taken by voting on important issues. A democratic form of government is a government which is based on the consent of the governed. It is a system in which free public opinion is the main source of law and in which the government depends upon public opinion and responds to changes in public opinion. Democracy derives its vitality from the freedom of opinion and discussion that it tolerates. In a democracy, it is believed that truth emerges from the competition of ideas. We at RUIAMUN’22 will ensure that our efforts will help the future generation bring out this motto into reality. Even though it is going to be a virtual conference we will make sure to make it as interesting and engaging as possible. With our wide array of agendas and diverse members of Executive Boards, we can assure you that this conference will make you wonder as if it is offline! Our committees Lok Sabha United Nations Security Council United Nations Human Rights Council United Nations Women International Press 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Theme: Preservation of Democracy, Equality & Civil Liberty Lok Sabha Deliberation on electoral reforms in India a) Promotion of free and fair elections b) Addressing the threats to free democracy due to rampant defections Agenda Addressing unlawful military aggression by powerful nations with special emphasis on Chinese skirmishes. United Nations Security Council Agenda United Nations Human Rights Council Finding the solutions to the refugee crisis with special emphasis on Syrian & African situation Agenda Abortion as a human right: Access to safe and legal abortions United Nations Women Agenda It is a unique committee where the delegates would be able to observe the debates and proceedings of all the committees and role play as journalists who are free to ask questions to all the delegates and members of parliaments and compose a press release International Press About IP All pupils enrolled in any educational institute up to PG are allowed. Delegate registration has no limit per institution. Only 1 delegation per Institute. The number of delegation members is 7. No Private(non-institutional) delegations allowed. The entry fee is Rs. 300. English would be the primary language of all the committees with the exception of Lok Sabha where Hindi along with English would be the working language Registration process Eligibility criteria - a) Registrations will be done by google form only. https://forms.gle/ATLaU7VmLEKWbdjk9 b) After registering participants will receive a mail for making the payment. c) Once the payment is successful, participants will be required to fill out a google form submitting their payment details. d) Portfolios would be allotted only after the confirmation of the payment. GPay Number - 8097499475 UPI ID - 8097499475@ybl Bank Name - Kotak Mahindra Bank IFSC CODE- KKBK0001369 ACCOUNT NUMBER- 8045355468 Registrations - Payments details - Awards For Lok Sabha:- Best Parliamentarian: - 1 High Commendation: - 2 Special Mention: - 3 Verbal Commendation: - 4 For UN Committees:- Best Delegate:- 1 High Commendation: - 2 Special Mention: - 3 Verbal commendation:- 4 For International Press (IP):- Best reporter: - 1 Outstanding reporter: - 1 Best Delegation:- There will be the best delegation award presented to the delegation with the highest points. Cash price along with the certificates would be handed out. 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