JLU School of Commerce and Economics hosts Intra University Debate Competition on "Post Budget Analysis: Pragmatic or Idealistic" 2019-20

JLU School of Commerce and Economics organized an Intra University Debate Competition on "Post Budget Analysis: Pragmatic or Idealistic" at Jagran Lakecity University on 7th February 2019. Critical analysis and deliberations were surfaced by the students on Changed Policies; New Tax Slab, Unemployment Shortcomings, fiscal prudence etc.

Students from different schools of Jagran Lakecity University came forward to speak 'for' and 'against' the motion. Prof (Dr.) Anjali Jain, Department of Economics, IEHE Bhopal and Mr. Sanat Shrivastava, owner of Ecoholics - Youtube channels & application were honoured as the judges for the occasion. The event was graced by Prof. Diwakar Shukla – Director, Jagran School of Journalism and Communication, Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh K. Yadav, Director, JLU School of Commerce and Economics and Prof. (Dr.) Vinay Joshi, Director Research, Jagran Lakecity University.

In his welcome address, Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh K. Yadav, Director, JLU School of Commerce and Economics greeted all the esteem guests and duly appreciated the efforts of faculties and students for organizing such an informative event. The students highlighted various praiseworthy steps like new policies and changed tax slab etc. On the other hand problems of unemployment, rising challenges of manufacturing sectors etc were also raised.

Prof. (Dr.) Anjali Jain, in her discourse, congratulated the students for their in-depth analysis and also gave a detailed overview of the budget. Mr. Sanat Shrivastava praised the students and the level of competition. According to his expertise, he highlighted the economic side of the budget giving instances of inclusive nature, fiscal prudence etc.

Ms. Saniya Zia, JLU School of Law who spoke 'for' the motion and Ms. Sonal Sharma of JLU School of Commerce and Economics, who spoke 'against' the motion, were declared the ultimate winners. Both the winners will represent Jagran Lakecity University in an upcoming “Big Fight” event which will be organized by JLU School of Commerce and Economics on 28 Feb 2019.

WAR OF WORDS: Inter collegiate Debate Competition 2018 at Jagran Lakecity University.

Jagran Lakecity University’s Centre for Professional Skills organized an intercollegiate debate competition “War of Words” on the theme - contemporary discourse in and around Asia on 28th September 2018. The Centre had invited various prestigious universities and colleges from in and around Bhopal to be a part of this event.  Participating teams included; The Bhopal School of Social Sciences (BSSS), Institute of Excellence in Higher Education (IEHE), Regional Institute of Education (RIE), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), and SisTec Bhopal. Coordinated with the view for providing a platform to foster global competence, nurture international mindfulness, in thought and action, the debate was a first of its kind in Bhopal. It followed an international style of debating done in a relay format where each team consists of three members who put forth their views and arguments, either for or against the motion, in sync with each other. The rebuttals and counter-rebuttals made by all the teams clearly made the competition extremely fiery and action-packed. All the contestants appreciated the format as being challenging and intellectually stimulating.

Jagran Lakecity University added yet another feather in their illustrious cap with "Team JLU" making the University proud as they lifted the glittering winner’s trophy on this glorious moment. Whereas, National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bhopal, went home with the runners-up trophy.

The event was judged by an extremely competent jury including Dr. Seema Raizada, an eminent English language and literature expert with over 30 years of experience, Mrs. Rashmi Golya, an acclaimed national level softs skills trainer, and Prof Diwakar Shukla, an expert in the dynamic area of communication, media, and advertising with more than 3 decades of experience. The winning teams were awarded a trophy and gold medals. Another trophy and silver medals to given to runners-up. All the team members were awarded a certificate of participation.