Dr. Shamarao Kalmadi Memorial State Level Elocution Competition was held at Kannada Sangha’s Kaveri College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Pune on 7 September 2018. In its 8thyear, the competition has a successful tradition of providing a platform for the students to
hone their oratorical skills, persuasive skills and leadership skills.
Mr. Kushal Hegde, President, Kannada Sangha, inaugurated the Competition. Mrs. Indira Salian Vice-President, Kannada Sangha, Dr. Ashok Agrawal, Principal, Kaveri College, Dr. Muckta Karmarkar, Vice Principal, Mrs. Shweta Bapat, Head, Elocution and Debate Committee, were present on the occasion.
Dr. Rajendra Kumbhar, Professor, Library and Information Science, SPPU was the Chief Guest for the prize distribution ceremony. In his address, he appreciated Kannada Sangha and Kaveri College for providing a big platform to participants and thereby keeping the rich tradition of public oratory alive.
The Competition received stupendous response from the participants. Hrishikesh Deshpande (COEP) bagged the First prize, which consisted of a Rolling Trophy, Rs. 5000/- Cash prize, Memento and a Certificate. Aboli Dhawde (Fergusson College) and Krishna Tawale (Abasaheb Garware College) were the first and second runners-up respectively. They won Rs. 3000/-, Rs. 2000/- Cash prizes, Mementos and Certificates respectively. The topics for the Competition were: 1) Plastic and Environment, 2) J.R.D.Tata : A Visionary of Indian Industry, 3) Changing Educational Scenario and Youth, 4)Indian philosophy and Modern India, and 5) Sports , Sportsman and Sportsmanship.
In the impromptu competition, Krishna Tawale won won the First Prize, Yashwant Khade won the Second Prize whereas Imaad Ul Hasan won the Third Prize.
Dr. Supriya Sahastrabuddhe, Dr. Bhalchandra Kaprekar, and Prof. Vaishali Deodhar were the judges for the Competition.
Prof. Bhakti Dandekar compered the programme and Prof. Shweta Bapat proposed the vote of thanks.
