On 8th September 2025,the CulturalCommittee of St. Vincent Pallotti College organized an “Elocution Competition”, as a key part of the grand Silver Jubilee Celebrationof Chhattisgarh State,commemorating 25 years since its formation on 1st November 2000. The themeof the competition was “Viksit Chhattisgarh @2047”(Envisioning the State’s Future 25 Yearsfrom Now).Many students from various departments, participated in theevent, delivering their speeches in both English and Hindi languages, with each participant having amaximum time limit of 3 minutes to present their ideas.The elocution competitionwas judged by Dr. Sunita Pawar (Librarian) and Dr. Yashswee Lonkar (In-Chargeof B.A Department).The program commenced with a formal introduction, where the significance ofcelebrating the silver jubilee of Chhattisgarh was elaborated, underlining thestate’s achievements in the various fields.

All theparticipants delivered their thought-provoking speeches, the judges evaluatedeach participant carefully and shared their valuable feedback, highlightingstrengths and providing constructive suggestions to motivate the students. Thecompetition concluded with the announcement of the results: Ms. IshitaGabel from BBA secured the 1st position; the 2nd position wasawarded to Afreeen Bano, from BCA student, followed by NishaDahariya, from B.Ed., securing the 3rd position. Additionally, ArvindBhagat from B.Ed and Chinmay Yadav from PGDCAwere honored with consolation prizes.

The Inchargeof the Elocution Competition was Mrs. Tripti Pashine Singh who ensured thesmooth functioning of the event. The event was concluded by vote of thanks deliveredby Mrs. Aayesha Hendricks. The elocution competition proved to be a significantevent, not only in fostering public speaking and critical thinking skills amongstudents but also in encouraging them to reflect on the future of Chhattisgarhwith a sense of pride and responsibility.

“Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high, where knowledge is free;

Where the world has not been broken up into fragments by narrow domestic walls:

Where words come out from the depth of truth;

Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection;

Where the clear stream of reason has not lost its way into dreary desert sand of dead habit;

Where the mind is led forward by thee into ever-widening Thought and action.

Into that heaven of freedom, my Father, let my country awake.”

Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore

St. Vincent Pallotti College, Raipur, celebrated the 79th  Independence Day of India with great zeal and the patriotic fervor on 15thAugust 2025 in the college campus. The entire college community, including the Principal, Vice Principal, faculty members, staff, and students, gathered to commemorate the occasion and pay homage to the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the nation.

The celebration began with a warm welcome by the student anchors that set the patriotic tone of the program. This was followed by the flag hoisting ceremony, where the tricolor was hoisted by the esteemed Chief Guest, the Director of the College, Rev. Fr. Amit  Tirkey accompanied by the Principal Dr. Kuldeep Dubey. The entire assembly then proudly sang the National Anthem, resonating the spirit of unity and devotion to the country.

The Chief Guest’s address was the highlight of the program, inspiring students with thoughts on the significance of independence, responsibilities of youth in nation-building, and the role of education in strengthening democracy.

The cultural program commenced with a melodious patriotic song presented by the students, which filled the atmosphere with emotion and pride. This was followed by an impactful speech by a student representative, who eloquently spoke about the struggles of freedom fighters and the values of courage, sacrifice, and unity.

Adding vibrancy to the event, students performed a lively group dance showcasing cultural diversity and patriotism, which was highly appreciated by the audience.

Towards the end, the Vote of Thanks was proposed, acknowledging the contribution of all dignitaries, staff, and students in making the program successful.

The day served as a reminder of the nation’s glorious past and instilled in everyone the spirit of patriotism, unity, and responsibility towards building a better India.