The Shri Rajendra Singh Memorial Inter-School English Debate Competition 2025 was successfully organised by Shri Rajendra Singh International School on 13 December 2025 in the school auditorium, in fond remembrance of Late Shri Rajendra Singh Ji, former Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation. The event aimed to promote intellectual dialogue, critical thinking, and articulate expression among young learners, bringing together students from several reputed schools for a meaningful academic exchange.
The competition was conceptualised under the visionary leadership of the Managing Director, Mr. Akshat Singh, whose objective was to provide a common platform for students to engage in thoughtful discussion on contemporary issues. In alignment with this vision, the debate topic, “Online Education is Better than Traditional Schooling,” encouraged participants to critically evaluate modern educational approaches while presenting their arguments with clarity, logic, and confidence.
The programme was honoured by the presence of the Chief Guest, Ms. Aarti Jha, Principal, DPS Agra Road, Aligarh, and the Guest of Honour, Prof. Shafey Kidwai, Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Aligarh Muslim University. Prof. Kidwai, a distinguished academician, bilingual critic, translator, columnist, and author of twelve acclaimed books in English and Urdu, inspired the audience with his scholarly insights. The competition was evaluated by an eminent panel of judges comprising Prof. Nasrin, former Head of the Department of Education, Aligarh Muslim University, and Dr. Manisha Gupta, Associate Professor, Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh University, whose fair and insightful assessment enriched the event.
Presided over by the Principal, Dr. I. P. Dubey, the programme was attended by senior members of the school management, including Ms. Vimlesh Sharma (Head of Academics), Prof. Tarun Hiteshi (Administrator), Ms. Anuradha Sharma (Cultural Head), and Ms. Kanchan Dubey (Counsellor). The event was efficiently coordinated by Mr. Aman Mutreja, Event Coordinator, ensuring smooth conduct throughout.
Students participated with remarkable enthusiasm and eloquence. The Best Orator award was conferred upon Drakshi Gupta of Heritage International School. Yash Chaudhary from Brilliant Public School secured the First Runner-up position, while Ridhima Agarwal of DPS Agra Road was declared the Second Runner-up.
The event was widely appreciated for its excellent organisation, warm hospitality, and intellectually stimulating atmosphere. It concluded with the felicitation of guests, judges, and participating schools through mementoes and saplings, followed by a formal vote of thanks, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to nurturing academic excellence, critical thinking, and effective communication skills among students.
