{"id":4482,"date":"2025-10-15T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/dept-of-public-administration\/?post_type=news&#038;p=4482"},"modified":"2026-04-12T02:32:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T02:32:44","slug":"debate-and-extempore-speech-competitions-on-vigilance-awareness-week-2025","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/dept-of-public-administration\/news\/debate-and-extempore-speech-competitions-on-vigilance-awareness-week-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Debate and Extempore Speech Competitions on Vigilance Awareness Week 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/dept-of-public-administration\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/announcement_poster_with_logo.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of announcement_poster_with_logo.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-4a9520a3-faec-4cc1-b736-5c30cb3d7cb3\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/dept-of-public-administration\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/announcement_poster_with_logo.pdf\">announcement_poster_with_logo<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/dept-of-public-administration\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/announcement_poster_with_logo.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-4a9520a3-faec-4cc1-b736-5c30cb3d7cb3\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Public Administration, Assam Don Bosco University, Tapesia Campus, Sonapur, Assam, is pleased to announce the organisation of <strong>Debate and Extempore Speech Competitions<\/strong> on <strong>31 October 2025<\/strong> as part of the observance of <strong>Vigilance Awareness Week 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative is being conducted in collaboration with the <strong>Debate, Quiz, and Literary Club<\/strong> of the University, aiming to encourage students to engage with themes of <strong>integrity, accountability, and participatory governance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> 31 October 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 10:00 AM onwards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Room No. 215, Block II, Tapesia Campus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Organised by:<\/strong> Department of Public Administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Collaboration with:<\/strong> Debate, Quiz, and Literary Club<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the Competitions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The programme will feature two engaging student competitions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Extempore Speech Competition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students will speak on topics given on the spot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on spontaneity, clarity of thought, and communication skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Debate Competition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Topic: <em>\u201cIntegrity and Vigilance are the Cornerstones of Good Governance\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participants will present arguments both for and against the motion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emphasis on critical thinking, research, and articulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Objectives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To promote awareness on vigilance, ethics, and accountability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To enhance students\u2019 analytical thinking and public speaking skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To encourage informed discussion on governance and public responsibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To foster a culture of integrity and ethical leadership<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Participation &amp; Evaluation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants will be assessed based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content and relevance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clarity of expression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Argumentation and critical thinking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confidence and delivery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Certificates will be awarded to all participants in recognition of their contribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Significance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This programme aligns with NAAC quality parameters related to <strong>student engagement, value-based education, and institutional values and social responsibilities<\/strong>. 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