The Spark and Speaker’s Committee of S.S.S.S. College of Commerce for Women, Amritsar, organized a debate and declamation contest on August 14, 2024, to celebrate Independence Day under the theme “Voice of Young India: Celebrating Independence and Empowerment.” This theme allowed students to reflect on and articulate their views on the journey of women in Independent India over the past 77 years.
A total of 17 students from various courses participated, showcasing their oratory skills on topics related to patriotism. The event was judged by Dr. Payal (Vice Principal), Dr. Samriti Kapoor (Assistant Professor of Commerce), and Dr. Tina Vohra (Assistant Professor of Commerce). Director S. Jagdish Singh Ji shared his personal experiences from the Independence era, while Principal Dr. Navdeep Kaur addressed the students, offering valuable public speaking tips and motivating them to develop this essential skill.
In the declamation contest, Ruhani Nanda (B.Com – 1) secured the first position, followed by Tanvi (B.Sc – 3) and Ridhima (BCA – 1) who won the second prize, and Prachi (BCA – 5) who earned the third position. Gurleen Kaur (BBA – 3) received a consolation prize. In the debate segment, Manvi and Ritika (B.Com – 5) took the first prize, while Jaspreet Kaur and Bhoomika (B.Com – 1) achieved the second position.
Ms. Deepika Khanna, the coordinator of the event, congratulated all winners for their thought-provoking contributions.