Founded and led by 16-year-old youth entrepreneur and student leader Rishaan Sahgal, BharatMUN is a student-led organisation working with the mission of “Democratizing Opportunity Through Soft Skill Education.” Over the past four years, the organisation has worked to make quality soft-skill education and opportunities accessible to students irrespective of their geographic, socio-economic or educational backgrounds.
BharatMUN Chapter 4.0 featured discussions and simulations covering diverse areas including global governance, diplomacy, law, technology, economics, environmental policy, sports administration and Indian politics. Through the Model United Nations format, participants represented different countries and debated contemporary issues from the perspectives of their assigned nations.
The conference aimed to strengthen essential skills such as public speaking, negotiation, research, diplomacy, crisis management, critical thinking and policy-making. With participation from both first-time delegates and experienced MUN participants, the event created an environment focused on learning, collaboration and leadership.
BharatMUN's Impact
BharatMUN has established itself as a youth-led initiative committed to expanding access to opportunities beyond major urban centres. The organisation states that it has trained more than 5,000 underprivileged students in public speaking and soft skills and has impacted more than 20,000 students across India and beyond.
The organisation's entire team is composed of high-school students, making BharatMUN an example of young people taking the lead in creating educational and leadership opportunities for their peers.
About Founder Rishaan Sahgal
Rishaan Sahgal, Founder and President of BharatMUN, is a 16-year-old youth entrepreneur, student leader, public speaker and innovator. He has been working towards making soft-skill education more accessible to students across India.
Recognised as a “Voice of Young Bharat,” Rishaan advocates for greater recognition of student perspectives and soft skills within the education system. He has also worked as a public-speaking coach and trained students from diverse backgrounds. In 2024, he was interviewed by Akashvani FM Rainbow for his contribution towards youth development.
Through BharatMUN, Rishaan continues to promote the belief that every young person deserves access to opportunities that can help build confidence, leadership and communication skills.
Distinguished Guests
The fourth edition of BharatMUN was graced by distinguished personalities, including:
- Ms. Prativa Mohapatra – Indian technology industry veteran and former Vice President & Managing Director, Adobe India
- Maj.( Dr) Mohommed Ali Shah – Former Army Officer, motivational speaker and Indian actor
- Ms. Monieka Khanna – CEO, Mount Olympus Group of Schools and Founder, Ignisa
Their presence added valuable perspectives on leadership, education, technology, personal development and the importance of empowering India's youth.
About Model United Nations
Model United Nations (MUN) is an academic simulation of the United Nations, often functioning as a youth parliament. Students take on the roles of representatives of different countries and debate international and domestic issues while presenting their arguments from the perspective of their assigned nation.
Through this process, students develop communication, diplomacy, research, negotiation and leadership skills.
With the successful completion of BharatMUN Chapter 4.0, the organisation continues its journey towards its larger vision of democratising opportunity, nurturing young changemakers and equipping the next generation with the soft skills required to navigate an increasingly complex world.
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