Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 29: In continuation of the series of functions being organized as part of its Vigilance Awareness Week celebrations, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd, Northern Region-II, Jammu arranged an inter school Debate Competition at Army Public School, here today.
The topic of the competition was “Is corruption free India Possible”. Seventeen renowned Schools across Jammu province participated in the competition.
Children spoke for and against the motion with full confidence and authority on the subject. Glaring examples of corruption as well as integrity were quoted by these young speakers with such ease that the audience present remained spell bound.
The programme started by the welcome of SK Sharma, Executive Director POWERGRID NR-II by Principal of the School, Ratna Mallick.
The welcome address was followed by lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries and judges present on the occasion. Hansraj, Deputy Manager (Vigilance) POWERGRID delivered the opening lecture highlighting the importance of Vigilance awareness week and role of POWERGRID in nation building.
In his keynote address, Mr Sharma appreciated the performance of all the participants.
The schools that participated in this Debate Competition were Government College for Heritage Public School, BSF Sr. Secondary School, Delhi Public School, APS Jammu Cantt., Jammu Sanskriti School, APS Ratnu Chak, APS Kaluchak, APS B D Bari, MHAC Nagbani, MV International, Air Force School, K C Gurukul, JK Public School, APS Domana, G D Goenka, Jodhamal Public School and DCM Akhnoor.
Harsimar Kaur of Jodhamal Public School emerged as the winner of the competition while Mrigu Sambyal of Heritage School, Roopsi of BSF Sr. Secondary School and Sunidhi Sharma of K C Gurukul received 2nd, 3rd and Consolation prizes respectively.
Ajay Holani AGM(PESM), A.K.Shukla Astt. GM(F) from POWERGRID and Neelika Arora , Assistant Professor Central University, Jammu were the judges of the competition.
Vote of Thanks was presented by R Narayan, Chief Manager (HR) POWERGRID, Jammu.
Madhurima Kaul conducted the event.
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