We have with us someone who is very, very close to this organization. His strategic vision, coupled with a strong commitment to innovation and ethical business practices, has earned him widespread recognition as a stalwart in India's business landscape. His contributions extend beyond business, encompassing philanthropy and social initiatives, making a significant impact on both the corporate and social fronts. He is decorated by the British as an Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire, won numerous state honors and business leader awards, but is best known in corporate India for giving back to society more than he has taken from it. A nationalist who embodies what I-MUN stands for, uniting the world the Indian way. I am delighted to share that we have with us Ajay Piramal.
Sir, Admiral Hari Kumar, Chief of Naval Staff, is also present here. Admiral, I congratulate you. Yesterday, on December 4th, you celebrated Navy Day. December 4th is a very important day in India's history because on this day, the Indian Navy attacked Karachi. And after that, in 1971, you saw what happened when Pakistan was divided into two parts.
Admiral Hari Kumar, here is I-MUN founder Rishabh Shah, Oscar winner Guneet Monga, Miss Universe Lara Dutta, Parul University President Devanshu Patel, and all the retired ambassadors, army and navy personnel present here, and school and college principals. My respectful greetings and congratulations to you all.
I am very proud that India's International Movement to Unite Nations, I-MUN, has become the world's largest offline social network for youth. I-MUN has positively impacted over 50 million people in 220 cities across 35 countries. I-MUN raises awareness among youth about social issues and inspires them to take action on those issues.
At I-MUN, we believe in the power of youth because new solutions can come from them, which the world needs today. Today, more than 300 schools and colleges from across Gujarat are represented here, with about 200,000 children. I welcome them all.
