UN Day 2003 was observed on Monday, 27 October 2003 at 5:30pm at Centrum Hall, World Trade Centre, Mumbai, in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra.

Mr. Ajit Nimbalkar, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Maharashtra was the Chief Guest and he presided over the function.

The guest speakers were: Mr. Yuan Nansheng, Consul General of the Peoples Republic of China in Mumbai, Advocate Mrs. Nirmala Sawant Prabhawalkar, and Chairperson, Maharashtra State Council for Women and Mr. Hans Heinrich Freiherr Van-Stackelberg, Consul General of Federal Republic of Germany.

Mrs. Pheroza J. Godrej, President, delivered the Welcome Adddress. Ms. Mohini Mathur introduced the guests. Flowers were presented to the guests and their remarks were obtained in the MUNA Visitors book. Mr. K.M.Abraham reported the activities of MUNA.

After the formal function, the stage was rearranged for the Cultural Programme, which was organized in co-operation with our former-Member, the late Rtn. Mr. Ramprasad Ruia, along with Mr. Deepak Mazumdar, Director, Shiladhish Art Institute.

Awards were presented to the artists of the Cultural Programme.

Mr. A.A.Syed delivered the Vote of Thanks. The National Anthem followed.

Refreshments were served after the formal function.

It was because of the collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra, arrangement could be made for the Police Band to be in attendance. Mr. Nitin R. Gadre, Director & Jt. Secretary, Information & Public Relations, Government of Maharashtra was present throughout the programme and extended his full cooperation.

A Souvenir was published on the occasion.