We are pleased to inform you that the M. M. College of Pharmacy, MM(DU) Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, is going to organize an event: 

Promote Eco-Friendly Sustainability With Advanced Generation. The event includes a speech and debate competition in collaboration with the Centre For Sustainability, MM(DU) Mullana, Ambala, Haryana.

Date of Event: 03.11.2023

Time of the event: Speech – 1:30 to 3.30 pm

                               Debate – 1.30 to 3.30 pm

Venue: Seminar Hall, Second Floor, Pharmacy Block-1.

Activities under the event:

S. No	Activity	Topic
1.	Speech	* Sustainable agriculture and food security * Danger and control of environmental pollution * Environment education: need of 1 hr * Climate change and its effect on global health
2.	Debate	* Is organic farming the solution for soil pollution * Is nuclear power the solution for energy production * Is tourism good or bad for the environment

Event Coordinators:
Dr. Priya Dhiman (9017716389)
Ms. Renu Saharan (9996771137)

Rules And Regulation:

Speech:

• The medium of delivering speech shall be either English, Hindi or Bilingual
• The participants should carry their university identity cards for the event.
• Time limit is allotted in the following manner-:
  • Minimum Time limit 3 mins
  • Minimum Time limit 5 mins
• During the speech no student is allowed to carry any paper material.

Judging Criteria
Matter (content) 10
Manner (confidence & articulation) 10
Method (structure of the speech & presentation) 10
Gesture and posture 10

Debate:

• A team shall consist of 2 members.
• The medium of debate shall be either English, Hindi or Bilingual,
• The participants should carry their university identity cards for the event.
• Each team shall be allotted a number which shall be intimated to them just before the competition.
• During the speech no student is allowed to carry any kind of paper material.
• The Participants are required to prepare their arguments for both (For and Against) the topic.
• It will be decided by draw of lots that which team will speak in favor or against the theme.
• The order of speaking and the opponents shall be also be decided by draw of lots which will be done just before the competition
• Time limit is allotted in the following manner-:
  • Team speaking for the motion 8 mins
  • Team speaking against the motion 8 mins
  • Interjections/arguments 3 mins
• The first bell for both the teams will ring after the completion of 4 minutes, the next bell will ring after the completion of 6th minute and the final bell will ring after the completion of 8 minutes reserved for interjections/ arguments
• Time of 8 minutes shall be availed equally by both the members of the teams speaking for against the motion.
• After the speeches of both the teams, the speakers shall be open to answer the questions raised by the judges as well as their opponent. A maximum of 3 questions is allowed from the opponent team. Cross-questioning is not allowed. The participants will be graded on the following parameters:
  • Matter (content) 10
  • Manner (confidence & articulation) 10
  • Method (structure of the speech & presentation) 10
  • Interjections/arguments 10
• Participants will be awarded aggregate marks for interjections in case no questions are asked to them
• Decision of the judges will be final.