Events

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. organized an inter-departmental debate competition as a part of Vigilance Awareness Week at Presidency University on October 29, 2024. This initiative aimed to raise student awareness about the impacts of corruption and promote the value of integrity, aligning with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birthday observance on October 31. The event was graced by the dignitaries Mr. KV Sampath Kumar (Senior General Manager), Mr. Bhimasen Rout (General Manager), Shri V. Anand (Senior Deputy General Manager), and Shri Rajendra K. (Senior DGM and Head of Vigilance Department) of Power Grid Corporation of India.

The competition witnessed thought-provoking discussions by participants from schools of law, commerce & economics, engineering, information science, and management on the debate topic, "Will a Culture of Integrity Bring a Nation's Prosperity?". Mr. Jamana Bharath, School of Engineering, won the Best Speaker award, and Mr. Sai Hari, School of Law, won the Second-Best Debater award. The School of Engineering secured the best department award, while the School of Law won the Second-Best department award.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Mr. Vahibaya Khali, Faculty Coordinator, expressing gratitude to all participants, dignitaries, and organizers for making the event a success and promoting integrity as the pillar of national growth.