NATIONAL DEBATE COMPETITION -BAL EDUCATION TRUST

LVISG/CIR71/2022-23 22nd November 2022

Dear Parent,

“For good ideas and true innovation, you need human interaction, conflict, argument, debate” – Margaret Heffernan

For a 21st century learner, the four C’s- Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration and Communication are by far
universal needs at every venture. We at Lotus Valley International School, Gurugram truly believe that to keep up
with the lightning-pace of today’s modern markets, our learners should be well nourished with the opportunities
that not only hone their skills but also give their life a meaning.

Every year Bal Education Trust raises funds from various activities to provide free education to needy or orphan
children. The trust runs a Pre-School chain across Vapi (Gujarat). The National Debate Competition is their flagship
fundraiser annual event.

This year too, Bal Education Trust continues the legacy. With the help of technology, they are conducting an online
debate at the National level. The trust aims to provide every student a national exposure from the comfort of their
home and the opportunity to know the views of other students from other states of the country.

The flow of the National Debate Competition (Online):

1. District Level (Level 1)
2. State Level (Level 2)
3. National Level (Level 3)

Points to note:
• This will be an Online competition.
• 120 Seconds per student will be allotted to represent their topic.
• In Level 1, participants will not defend themselves.
• Level 2 onwards, participants have to defend themselves. They will get maximum 5mins for arguments.
• Every Successfully registered participant will get their slot allocation and Google Meet link a day before via
email. So, keep checking your e-mail inbox and spam folder.
• Participants will get new topics at every level.
• Students of Grades 6th to 12th can take part.
• One-time Participation fee is INR 110.
• The last date for enrolment is 30 November 2022.

Level 1 (District Level)- The competition will commence on 1st January, every student of Grade 6th to 12th is eligible
to participate in this level. Every participant will compete with competitors across the district.

Level 2 (State Level)- Best Performers from Level 1 from each district will be selected for the State Level. The date of
Commencement will be communicated further.

Level 3 (National/Final Level)- Only 1 participant from every State will be promoted for National Level.

Note: Date of commencement is not a date of competition.

Topics for National Debate Competition (Online):

Grade Length of Submissions

Grade 6th - 8th Books are more entertaining and informative than TV. (Motion/Against)
Grade 9th - 12th The increase in the rate of unemployment is due to advancements in
technology. (Motion/Against)

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/mN2rBUscsdMdGSsm8

YouTube link of Last Edition of National Debate Competition

NDC’ 22- State Level Competition: https://youtu.be/5QHf-bfskS

Rewards for Participants

Every participant who is selected for the next level will be rewarded with a Certificate of Appreciation recognised by
Bal Education Trust at every level.
Participation Certificate to the rest.

Rewards for National Level Winners

Winner: Cash Prize of INR Eleven Thousand, Trophy, Gold Medal, Certificate of Achievement recognised by Bal
Education Trust and Certificate of Appreciation recognised by Bal Education Trust.

1st Runner Up: Cash Prize of INR Five Thousand, Silver Medal, Certificate of Achievement recognised by Bal
Education Trust and Certificate of Appreciation recognised by Bal Education Trust.

2nd Runner Up: Cash Prize of INR Two Thousand Five Hundred, Bronze Medal, Certificate of Achievement
recognised by Bal Education Trust and Certificate of Appreciation recognised by Bal Education Trust.

Learners are requested to kindly register and confirm the same to their class teacher.

Let us not raise our voice but instead improve our argument.
With Warm Regards,

Anita Malhotra
Director Principal
Delhi State & CBSE National Awardee