The Department of English of Paavai Engineering College, organised the ‘Speak to Speak’ English Elocution Competition on 28 .10.26 at Pragathi Hall. Students from Paavai Engineering College, Paavai College of Engineering, and Pavai Arts and Science College for Women enthusiastically participated in the event. The event commenced with a prayer song and Tamil Thai Vazhthu.The occasion was presided by Shri C.A.N.V.Natarajan, Founder and Chairman, Paavai Institutions.
The students spoke on different titles as ‘The Future of Education in the age of Artificial Intelligence,’ ‘The Power of Reading in the Digital Era,’ ‘Social Media- Connecting or Dividing Society?’ and ‘Can Technology Solve Climate Change?’ Shri C.A. N.V. Natarajan, Founder and Chairman, Smt. Mangai Natarajan, Correspondent and Dr J.Mursitha Banu, Head, Faculty Development Department, adjudicated the competition.
The first prize was secured by L.Asin , II year IT, PEC; second prize by T. M. Sanjana, II year, ECE, PCE; and third prize by N.Gokulapriya, I year, B.A English, PASCW. The Chairman distributed the prizes and certificates to the winners. Smt. Mangai Natarajan, Correspondent, offered the felicitation. In her felicitation, she stated that winning prizes is rewarding, but participating in competition demonstrates courage and maturity. Participation in such contests helps students develop self-confidence, enhance their abilities and memory power, gain valuable experience and refine their language skills. Moreover, it helps students strengthen their academic competence.
Dr R. R. Krishnamurthy, Director, Centre for Research and Dr V. Hariharan, Principal, Paavai College of Engineering, Mrs. Kamala Krishnamurthy, Head, PIF were present. Dr R.Shanthi, Head of the Department of English, convened the programme. Dr S.R. Kannan, Professor of English, and Dr V. Kumaran, Associate Professor of English, were the Coordinators of the Programme. The competition provided a valuable stand for students to demonstrate their oratorical skills, enrich their confidence and enhance their English communication abilities. The occasion concluded with the National Anthem.
