The Debaters’ Floor Club of the Post-Graduate Department of Commerce (M.Com.) of Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics organized the first debate competition for the academic year 2017-18 on 08th July, 2017. The topic for the debate was “Reservation in Jobs: Boon or Bane?” Students of M.Com Part I & Part II participated.
The debaters in the ‘For’ team were- Mr. Sidraya Naik, Ms. Mruga Keny, Ms. Royline Sequeira, Mr. Arfaz Shaik and Mr. Ashish Thomas. The debaters in the ‘Against’ team were- Mr. Arun Mohite, Mr. Jayant Vishwakarma, Ms. Leensha Barretto, Ms. Veronica Pereira and Mr. Valencio Diniz.
The judges for the event were:-
1. Ms. Sandira Viegas- Ex- student of the P.G. Department of Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics. She is presently working in HDFC Bank, Varca, Goa
2. Mr. Maxwell Pinto- Ex- student of the P.G. Department of Shree Damodar College of Commerce and Economics. He is presently teaching in the Computer Science Department of Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics.
The moderator for the debate was Mrs. Sheryl Sanches Da Silva, faculty, M. Com. Department.
The students put forth meaningful and valid arguments and interjections. Non-participating students formed a very enthusiastic and appreciative audience.
The winners were as follows:
a) ‘For’ Team
i) Best Speaker – Mr. Arfaz Shaikh
ii) Best Interjector- Ms. Royline Sequeira
b) ‘Against’ Team
i) Best Speaker – Mr. Arun Mohite
ii) Best Interjector – Ms. Veronica Pereira
The debate concluded with the judges awarding certificates for Best Speaker and Best Interjector to the winners.
