The India We Want

About Debate

Academia needs to go beyond, make the next step and start to cultivate and encourage skills for the millennium. Our teachers and our students need to belong to a learning community, sharing ideas, moving forward, being empowered. India We Want series started as an academic activity within the framework of contests to cultivate students’ creative skills. The activity was enthusiastically accepted by teachers and students. This was evident in the nationwide participation from schools and colleges.

As the scale and innovation grew, the last edition was organised as a Debate competition where the communication and analytical thinking skills of the students were challenged and was widely appreciated by the Academia as well as Industry.

A debate is a sport which trains one’s analytical, critical, and quick thinking, persuasive speaking, note-taking, speed reading, and in-depth research. Debate not only teaches a person how to win an argument but also helps develop in a person essential communication skills.

This year witnesses the 5th Edition of India We Want – Debate Competition. The Grand Finale is scheduled to be held in January 2025.

Through this activity, students are expected to:

• Cultivate their communication skills, by analysing and composing views and arguments, conversing, disagreeing and resolving conflicts

• Cultivate their ability to effectively and creatively use the spoken language, so that they can actively participate in a wider community, by taking up different roles (debater, judge), and being actively involved in the process

• Learn to collaborate, working in groups, sharing information and ideas acquire knowledge and skills on national issues

• Cultivate strategic thinking and also research and study skills by being involved in data research on the issues they are required to debate about

Debate Process

Frequently Asked Questions [FAQ's]

What is The India We Want?

The India We Want is a call to you, if you wish to make a better future for yourself and for future generations. It is about making this country you live in, the best it can be. Initiated by CII (Confederation of Indian Industry), Western Region. The India We Want is a competition open to bright young minds who will take charge of our future. It is a channel, a platform that offers you an opportunity to speak your mind – virtually.

Is the online format complete till finals?

The online format is till we select candidates for semi-final round. This is to ensure maximum participation.

When will semi-finals and finals be held?

Semi-finals and finals will be held in Mumbai on 5th December 2019.

How many entries can I submit?

One team can submit one entry, before the deadline.

If I wish to change the topic and resubmit is it allowed?

Yes changing the topic and resubmitting is allowed.

Will I have to pay registration fee again?

No. An entry can be modified and submitted if required. However, maximum three such attempts will be allowed post which candidate will be deregistered.