📜 Committee Brief:

The Lok Sabha, or House of the People, is the lower house of India's Parliament. Members are directly elected by the people of India and represent the voice of the nation. This committee simulates the intense debates and legislative processes of India's premier legislative body.

🎯 Agenda:

Discussion of reforming the reservation system in India by shifting towards an economically-based concession framework

📋 Key Discussion Points:

• Examine structural limitations of caste-based reservations and their effectiveness in addressing present-day socio-economic inequality
• Evaluate income, wealth, and deprivation indicators as alternative or supplementary bases for affirmative action
• Analyze potential impacts on social justice, political stability, and constitutional safeguards
• Propose pragmatic, legally viable strategies for reform while ensuring protection of genuinely marginalized communities

📜 Committee Brief:

AIPPM (All India Political Parties Meet) is a high-stakes simulation where delegates represent Indian political parties to debate pressing national issues, balance ideology with pragmatism, and negotiate policy outcomes within the framework of India's democratic system.

🎯 Agenda:

Deliberation on a bill to mandate minimum educational qualifications (up to Master's level) for elected representatives to ensure effective governance and national development

📋 Key Discussion Points:

• Discuss the need for educational qualifications for elected representatives
• Examine the constitutional and democratic implications of such a mandate
• Analyze its impact on inclusivity, representation, and social equity
• Explore possible alternatives or safeguards to ensure effective governance without exclusion

📜 Committee Brief:

The United Nations Security Council is charged with maintaining international peace and security. With 15 members (5 permanent with veto power and 10 non-permanent), it's the UN's most powerful body, capable of authorizing military action, sanctions, and peacekeeping operations.

🎯 Agenda:

Deliberation on a bill to mandate minimum educational qualifications (up to Master's Level) for elected representatives to ensure effective governance and national development

📋 Key Discussion Points:

• Discuss the necessity of minimum educational qualifications for elected representatives
• Examine constitutional validity and democratic principles involved
• Analyze the impact on inclusivity, representation, and social equity
• Explore safeguards or alternative mechanisms to improve governance effectiveness

📜 Committee Brief:

The UNCSW is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women. It plays a crucial role in monitoring and reviewing progress on gender equality globally.

🎯 Agenda:

Examining the politicization of women's rights: From selective feminism to the exclusion of marginalized genders

📋 Key Discussion Points:

• Analyze how women's rights are selectively emphasized or ignored for political advantage
• Examine the exclusion of marginalized genders within mainstream feminist and policy narratives
• Discuss the social, legal, and cultural consequences of politicizing gender rights
• Propose inclusive, rights-based approaches that ensure equity across all genders

📜 Committee Brief:

UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) works to protect the rights and well-being of children worldwide by providing humanitarian aid, promoting education and healthcare, and advocating for child protection and development.

🎯 Agenda:

Protecting young children from Internet access special focus on Artificial Intelligence and Social Media

📋 Key Discussion Points:

• Examine the risks posed by artificial intelligence and social media exposure to young children
• Discuss the role of governments, platforms, and parents in regulating and monitoring access
• Analyze the impact of early internet exposure on child development, privacy, and mental health
• Propose safeguards, policies, and technological solutions to ensure child safety online

📜 Committee Brief:

The International Press committee acts as journalists covering the proceedings of other committees. Members write articles, conduct interviews, take photographs, and report on debate outcomes, providing comprehensive media coverage of the entire conference.

🎯 Responsibilities:

• Daily newspaper publication covering all committee proceedings
• Conducting interviews with delegates, executive board members, and organizers
• Photography and videography of key moments
• Writing feature articles, opinion pieces, and news reports

📜 Committee Brief:

The IPL Committee offers a fast paced and strategic simulation based on team management and negotiations. Delegate participate in auctions, decision-making and competitive planning

Note:

• Only a one day event
• Can participate in teams of 4 or individually