Kerala Police conducted the Kerala Government Model United Nations (KGMUN 2026) as part of its Kid Glove initiative. The MUN was inaugurated by Ankit Ashokan, SP, Cyber Operations, Kerala Police, at TOC-H Public School, Vyttila, Kochi.
The Kid Glove initiative is a flagship cyber safety and digital resilience campaign run by the Kerala Police Cyber Division and Cyberdome. Designed to protect children from online threats, the programme focuses on creating a safe cyberspace through interactive, activity-based awareness rather than conventional lectures. Around 175 student delegates selected from schools across Kerala participated in the programme.
The programme aims to equip young people with an understanding of global issues and enable them to participate in diplomatic discussions. KGMUN 2026 provided students with a platform to develop skills in debate, communication, leadership and diplomatic cooperation.
Students were selected with the support of DDADs, DCRC counsellors, ‘Koottu’ counsellors and trained Kerala Police officers from across the state. Those who demonstrated excellence in public speaking, debate, discussion, communication and leadership were selected for KGMUN 2026.
The students participated in structured discussions on international issues, presenting their views, understanding different perspectives and engaging in constructive debates. The KGMUN platform also provided opportunities to develop leadership, communication, decision-making and diplomatic skills.
The inaugural function was presided over by Ankit Ashokan, SP, Cyber Operations. Prof. Tessy Jose K, Principal of TOC-H School; Vipin K. Mathew, Secretary and Trustee of the Students of Kerala Education Trust (SKET); and Dr Vishnu Saravanan were present. Kerala Police Cyberdome Inspector Shibin K.A. welcomed the gathering, while Kid Glove State Coordinator Anand V.S. delivered the vote of thanks.
The Kid Glove Cyber Summit will be held in Kochi on October 8, with more than 1,500 delegates, including 600 students, expected to attend.
The conclave will discuss strategies to effectively combat technology-facilitated crimes against children, with a focus on community participation and building a community of young student leaders.
