Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, secured first place in a state-level speech competition organised under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan on the theme “My Dream India – The Vision of a Developed India”. The competition was held on October 7 at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University, Lucknow.
More than 120 participants from around 40 universities across Uttar Pradesh took part in the competition, which was conducted in two rounds. Following the first round, 12 participants were shortlisted for the final stage.
Lavi Singh, a student representing the university’s Cultural Centre, delivered the best performance to claim the top position. She presented her vision of a developed India, highlighting youth power, education, innovation, social responsibility and nation-building.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Anil Kumar Rai congratulated Lavi Singh, describing her achievement as a matter of pride for the university. He said such platforms help students develop confidence, leadership skills and a sense of responsibility towards nation-building.
Registrar Mahendra Kumar Singh also congratulated her, attributing the success to her hard work, talent and effective presentation.
Dr Jyoti Pandey, the university’s Cultural Coordinator and nodal officer for the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, said three Cultural Centre participants represented the university in Lucknow. While Lavi Singh secured first place, Sunaina Saxena and Abhay Singh also delivered commendable performances in the first round.
She emphasised that cultural activities play an important role in developing students’ communication, leadership and creative abilities, while strengthening their sense of national responsibility.
University faculty members, cultural committee representatives, officials, employees and Cultural Club members congratulated Lavi Singh and wished her success in the future.
The event was attended by Prof. Ajay Taneja, Vice-Chancellor of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University, Lucknow; Prof. B.L. Sharma, Joint Director of Higher Education, Uttar Pradesh; Prof. D.K. Rajput, Additional Secretary of the Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Council; and Prof. Sarita Singh, coordinator of the programme.
The university expressed confidence that the achievement would inspire more students to excel in intellectual and cultural competitions and contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
Report by Akhilesh Chandra Saxena, Bareilly
