Cotton University Hosts Viksit Bharat Utsav, Fostering Youth Vision for India@2047

Cotton University recently played host to the Viksit Bharat Utsav, an event aimed at encouraging student participation and fostering their ideas for a developed India by 2047. Organized in collaboration with the Cotton University Students’ Union (CUSU), the highlight of the event was a speech competition centered around the theme, “My Vision of a Developed India @2047.”

The competition, open to all university students, provided a platform for participants to articulate their visions for India on the occasion of its centenary of independence in 2047. Students were allowed to express their thoughts in English, Assamese, or Hindi during the four-minute speeches. The event not only showcased the intellectual prowess of the students but also offered insights into their aspirations and dreams for the future.

The winners of the competition were Satyajit Mandal, Rajdeep Mahanta, and Mayur Pratim Nath, who secured the first, second, and third prizes, respectively. In addition to certificates, the competition awarded cash prizes of Rs 3000, Rs 2000, and Rs 1000 to the top three winners. The efficient execution of the event was carried out by the Office of the Dean of Students’ Welfare (DSW) and the dedicated office bearers of CUSU.

Dr. Chandrima Goswami and Dr. Bidya Das, esteemed faculty members of Cotton University, served as the judges for the competition, lending their expertise to evaluate the participants’ ideas and perspectives on the future of India.

The event was in line with the university’s commitment to aligning with national development goals. To set the tone for the competition, a video on Viksit Bharat was played at the beginning. Viksit Bharat@2047: Voice of Youth, launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 11, 2023, is a government initiative designed to engage with the youth in the ideation process. By soliciting their ideas and perspectives, the initiative aims to harness the creativity and innovation of the youth for national development projects.

Cotton University’s enthusiastic participation in Viksit Bharat Utsav reflects its dedication to fostering an environment where students are not only academically enriched but also empowered to contribute meaningfully to the nation’s progress. The event served as a testament to the university’s belief in the potential of the youth as key drivers of India’s future development.