Youth in Action Model United Nations (YIAMUN 2026) Successfully Concluded at V.S. Niketan Secondary School

EDUCAST, The Youth in Action Model United Nations (YIAMUN 2026) conference was successfully organized and conducted by the students of Grades IX and X at V.S. Niketan Secondary School. The multi-day educational event brought together student diplomats to simulate key international bodies, hone public speaking skills, and deliberate on pressing global challenges.

The grand opening ceremony on Day I (Friday, 28th August 2026) was anchored by student hosts Jeshika and Sajana. The event commenced with the arrival of distinguished school leaders, including Founder Chairperson Mrs. Urmila Pokhrel, Principal Mr. Ranjit Kumar Pandit, Vice Principal Ms. Bandana Lama, the School/College Manager, Vice-Principal, and Block In-Charge. Following the traditional lighting of the Panas lamp accompanied by the Swosti Bachan recited by Tail Twisters Kritika, Subarna, Nistha, and Sambhav, the assembly joined for the National Anthem. Principal Mr. Ranjit Kumar Pandit delivered an inspiring speech, which was complemented by cultural performances including a Ganesh Bandana, an address by Secretary General Kritika Jaiswal, dances by Dilmaya & Group, and music by Arif Ali and Shreyan. The opening phase concluded with the introduction of the committee Chairs and Vice-Chairs, followed by a Vote of Thanks from Director General Subarna Chaulagain.

The closing ceremony on Day III (Sunday, 30th August 2026) was hosted by anchors Sadikshya and Aditi. The final day featured musical performances by Aayam Shrestha and Shreyan Shrestha, a dance by Loji & Group, an official address by President Ms. Shraddha Bhatta, and closing remarks delivered by Vice Principal Ms. Bandana Lama. The ceremony highlighted the delegation’s hard work throughout the conference and celebrated their academic achievements during the prize distribution segment.

The conference recognized outstanding diplomatic performance, position papers, and journalistic work across six specialized committees:

• World Health Organization (WHO): Ms. Anshu Yadav was awarded Best Delegate, while Mr. Sashank Dahal received the Best Position Paper award.
• UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR): Ms. Abishma Karki earned Best Delegate, and Ms. Shyaaron Thapa took home Best Position Paper.
• UN Women: Best Delegate went to Ms. Senjurita Barakoti, with Mr. Kashyap Dhami winning Best Position Paper.
• Foreign Policy Network (FPN): Mr. Sonam Jaise was named Best Delegate, and Ms. Yubina Gadtaula was honored as Outstanding Delegate.
• International Monetary Fund (IMF): Atharv Jha secured Best Delegate, while Sushant Tamang was awarded Best Position Paper.
• International Press (IP): Anushka Poudel won Best Delegate, and Dipshant Karki was awarded Best Article.

The administrative leadership, organizing team, and faculty of V.S. Niketan Secondary School commended all student delegates for demonstrating exceptional diplomacy, critical thinking, and collaborative leadership throughout the three-day event.