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Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

BREAKING
National Social

Summit 2023
CONVENTIONs th 10-12th March 2023
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The National Social Summit is the Premier Flagship Event of NSS

IIT Roorkee and the Annual Social Festival of IIT Roorkee. It aims
to infuse a culture of social justice by uniting people and
proposing technical and policy solutions through a sustainable
model to the country’s socio-economic problems.

Events
Stereotypes are a ramification for a country as culturally diverse as
India. For a rapid progression of such a diverse country, embracing

Brochure the idea of perceiving “Beyond Conventions” is the need of the

hour. Eradication of various stereotypes and misconceptions,
propagating the propaganda of “Unshackling the future”, this
Summit's edition will pave the path for unorthodox thoughts and
extraordinary ideas to spark changes and break the barrier of
stereotypes.

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EVENTS

Action Plan
We pride ourselves on walking the walk and talking the talk. Bearing in mind
the embryonic nature of talent and business competence the youth today
possess, we intend to find strategies against the challenges that beckon us in
the future.
Rulebook: Action Plan

Sociothon
In a world of technical competence, this event aims to go beyond the
conventional methods and utilise the potential of technology to build hardware
and software solutions for efficient strategies against social hindrances and
overcoming existing challenges.
Rulebook: Sociothon

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EVENTS

Model United Nations (MUN)

Providing a platform to put perspectives over an issue across all nations
through a representative enables intellectual grooming and arriving at
conclusions with worldly benefits. The event witnesses oratory & behavioral
skills, teaching all to thrive diplomatically.
Rulebook: Model United Nations(MUN)

Nukkad Natak
India's most ancient and unconventional form of entertainment, this type of
drama will help in creating social awareness about many pressing issues.
Primary goal of this event is taking a social message to a large group of people,
with a focus on how social change can be brought about in innovative ways.
Rulebook: Nukkad Natak

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E-Sports Competition
Incorporating the excitement and drama of traditional sport with cutting-
edge technology and a global online community, a chance for the elite
gamers to compete in virtual arenas, wielding lightning-fast reflexes and
strategic prowess to claim victory in explosive digital battles.
Rulebook: E-Sports Competition

Work presentation
An opportunity to disseminate the findings and network with other populace.
Collaboration enables NGOs to leverage each other's strengths, pool resources,
and find new and innovative solutions to the problems they are working to solve.
By working together, NGOs can increase their impact and bring about meaningful
change in the communities they serve.
Rulebook: Work Presentation

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Policy Case
Reviewing and adapting laws when and wherever necessary is imperative.
Bringing out the policymaker in delegates, this event encourages one to think
critically, analytically and creatively to present policy solutions to real social
barriers.
Rulebook: Policy Case

Case Study
Intensive studies aimed at generalizing over several units from considering
views of the concerned authority and assisting them in having an insight into
the persistent challenges to design a practicable line of actions by going
beyond the conventions.

Rulebook: Case Study

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Treasure Hunt
To keep up the delegates' spirits and create a jovial atmosphere, we
conduct a fun-filled event that includes mind-bobbling hints, tricks and
strategies to reach an unexplored treasure.

Workshops
They enrich minds by diving deep into the problems and guiding on the
individual role in solving them. Conducted by skilled professionals, they involve
lectures and implementation of unconventional ideologies gained in complex
real-world situations.
Rulebook: Workshops

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Debate
Providing the participants with a stage to discuss on a topic from the two
opposing sides. Each side will express in an organised and artful using
examples and testimonies. After intensive and fierce discussions, the event
concludes based on logical arguments and national benefits.
Rulebook: Debate

Pre-Summit Events
To merge everyone in the vibe of the fest, these are some fun events
organised beforehand. Whether you participate in Pixels or Caricature or
Microfiction or Meme-it-up or Art Talkies, you are sure to enjoy.
Rulebook: Pre-Summit Events

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PAST SPEAKERS

SONAM
WANGCHUK PRIYANKA
DEVENDRA RAINA
JHAJHARIA KIRAN BEDI
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Events Manager

Abhishek

+91-8840921534

abhishek.events.nssiitr@gmail.com

Contact us

Events Manager socialsummit.iitr.ac.in

Kartikey Singh
socialsummit@iitr.ac.in

+91-9205915692

kartikey.events.nssiitr@gmail.com
@iitrsocialsummit

Events Manager @iitrsocialsummit

@natsocialsummit
Nandini Gupta

+91-9817755650

nandini.events.nssiitr@gmail.com
@national-social-summit

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