In an endeavor to extend electoral literacy to adult populations, especially the college students, Kamal Institute of Higher Education and Advance Technology organized various competitions on 27th January 2020 in the college premises to spread awareness and motivate the youth to exercise their vote. The various competitions are:
1. Poster making competition on the topic “Importance of Voter’s Rights”
2. Slogan writing competition on the topic “Voting and Democracy go hand in hand”
Students from various courses participated in the competition and showcased their talent and creativity. The event was judged by Mrs. Rachna and Ms. Radhika and they had tough time to decide the winner. The criteria for judgment for both the competitions were:
1. Creativity
2. Idea/Concept
3. Use of colors
4. Knowledge imparted
The results of the competitions were as follows:
Poster making:
1st position - Vanshika Ragsania, BBA 2nd year
2nd position - Leena Aggarwal, BBA 2nd year
3rd position - Sonam Singh, BBA 2nd year
Slogan writing:
1st position- Mayank Thakur, BBA 2nd year
2nd position - Indra Prakash, BCA 2nd year
3rd position - Mohit Tiwari, BBA 1st year
The winners were awarded with certificates presented by Dr. Anudeep Arora, Director of the Institute.
Kamal Institute of Higher Education and Advance Technology
Affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Seminar on “Spreading Awareness Regarding Elections”
Kamal Institute of Higher Education of Advanced Technology organized a seminar on “Spreading Awareness Regarding Elections” on 31st January 2020. Students from various courses attended the session. The speaker of the seminar was Ms. Kirti Tanwar. The seminar was an initiative taken by the ELC Club of the college with the aim to aware the youngsters to vote and use their constitutional rights to select their leader carefully. The aim of the seminar was to encourage the students to use their voting right as well as to encourage them to actively participate in voting. She emphasized that voting depends upon informed voters and every voter must make use of the information put in the public domain and then assess the candidates before making his decision. Faculties of various departments were present over there. The students presented their view point as well as doubts which were cleared by the speaker which enhanced the knowledge of audience present over there. The session was very interactive and the students above 18 years of age made their mind to vote in the coming elections as it’s more essential now than ever to cast their vote.
Kamal Institute of Higher Education and Advance Technology
Affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Debate on “NOTA as an option - Fair or Unfair”
NOTA or “None of the above” is the option which enables the voter to officially register a vote of rejection for all candidates who are contesting. If a voter chooses to press NOTA it indicates that the voter has not chosen to vote for any of the party. Kamal Institute of Higher Education of Advanced Technology organized a debate competition on 31 January 2020 on Topic - "NOTA as an option -fair or unfair". Students of various courses actively participated in it. The judges of the competition were Ms. Preeti Yadav, Ms. Kirti Tanwar and Ms. Ritu Rawat. Every debater was cheered and clapped up for their pleasing presentation and sharp arguments. The competition revealed many aspects of “Nota as an option” before the audience. The judges declared the winners on the following criteria:
• Knowledge of the Subject
• Making the decision
• Speed of delivery
• Communication skills
• Body language and Appearance
• Leadership Skills
The winners of the competition were:
1st Position – Shiksha Chauhan, BA(JMC) 1st Year
2nd Position – Manjeet Singh, BCA 1st Year
3rd Position – Sachin Kumar Singhal, BCA 1st Year
Kamal Institute of Higher Education and Advance Technology
Affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Report on GD “Why Political Parties neglect Environmental Issues in their Political Agenda”
Kamal Institute of Higher Education of Advanced Technology organized a Group Discussion on “Why Political Parties neglect Environmental Issues in their Political Agenda” on 3rd February 2020. Students of various courses actively participated in it. The judges of the competition were Ms. Kirti Tanwar, Mr. Sorabh Agarwal and Ms. Ritu Rawat.
The activity was initiated by the ELC Club of the college with the aim to aware the youngsters to vote and use their constitutional rights to select their leader carefully who not only thinks of the development of the country but also focuses on the serious environmental issues of the country. The aim of group discussion was to enhance the learning in both effective and cognitive domains. It enhances communication skills, leadership quality and thinking capacity. To encourage the students, faculties of various departments were present. Students from various courses were participated in GD. The students presented their view point which enhanced the knowledge of audience present over there.
Kamal Institute of Higher Education and Advance Technology
Affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Rally on “Spreading Awareness Regarding Voting in Election”
The ELC club of Kamal Institute of Higher Education And Advanced Technology organized a rally on 6th February 2020 which was taken out by college students to educate the people of Mohan Garden. The students led by the teachers carried placards displaying messages to sensitize people about Importance of Voting. Students as well as teachers participated with enthusiasm in the Awareness drive. They used various slogans like
1) “Jan Jan ki Pukaar h Vote dena hmara aadhikar h.
2) “Ek - Do –Teen- Char Vote Dena Abki Baar”.
Most of the college students took part in rally to create awareness about the importance of voting as part of the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) activities organized by the district administration. “The main objective of the rally was to achieve 100 % polling in the district”. The Students talked to the locals and made them aware about their voting rights and how important each and every vote is.