The Cultural Council of VVM’s Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics, Margao Goa organised the fourth edition of “Gandhiji-The Mahatma” Essay cum Presentation Competition on 30th January 2019 in the Ramadas Mallya Memorial Smart Classroom. This event is a tribute to Gandhiji- the Father of the Nation.
The invitation for the essay was sent to all colleges across Goa with a quote by Gandhiji as the theme. The quote for this year was “Strength does not come from physical capacity; it comes from an indomitable will.” The event saw participation from a total of eight colleges and sixteen participants from across Goa.
The judges for the event were Dr. Rodney D’Silva, Vice-Principal of the College and Dr. B. P. Sarath Chandran, Associate Professor in Economics. The teams were judged on the following criteria: content, presentation skills and overall impression. The first place was secured by S.S. Dempo College of Commerce & Economics, Cujira, second place by Rosary College of Commerce & Arts while Carmel College secured the third place. The winners were awarded trophies and certificates.