Indian Debating League 2023 concludes after 6000 Debates across 450 schools, at IIT Delhi
New Delhi: In a thrilling, high energy competition, the Indian Debating League (IDL) 3.0, that brought together 450 schools across 25 States and Union Territories across the country, successfully concluded its highly anticipated Finale at IIT Delhi today. Emerging winners in the senior category Team Haryana won the coveted title of Indian Debating League (IDL) 2023- 3rd Edition while Team Maharashtra won the middle school category and Team Haryana stood first in the Junior school category. This event has not only showcased the remarkable talent of our nation’s young debaters but also underscored the importance of exploring our cultural roots across the Eras and reclaiming our heritage. The event promised a dynamic exchange of ideas, with a distinguished panel of Judges from IIT DebSoc. Global Language learning leader, Burlington English and Indian Debating League (IDL) hosted the finals of the Indian Debating League at IIT Delhi.
This year’s edition attracted participation from schools from all corners of India, including Vasant Valley, New Delhi; Step by Step, Noida; Strawberry Fields High School, Chandigarh; Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai; Learning Paths School, Punjab; Jammu Sanskriti School; Kanha Makhan Public School, Vrindavan; Billabong High International, Jabalpur; American International School, Chennai; Woodstock School, Mussoorie; NASR School, Hyderabad and Jayshree Periwal International School, Jaipur.
Amit Baveja, MD, Burlington English India said, “As we conclude the exhilarating journey of the Indian Debating League 3.0 Finals, Burlington English is proud to stand alongside IDL and IIT Delhi in fostering a culture of eloquence, critical thinking, and collaborative learning. As an extension to our commitment towards the New Education Policy 2023 that strongly emphasizes developing oral, written, and digital communication skills, to enable effective expression of ideas and collaboration among students, we align seamlessly with the spirit of this competition. We believe that through platforms like IDL, we are not just shaping skilled debaters but contributing to the development of articulate leaders for tomorrow.”
Renowned and celebrated for fostering 21st-century skills in a gamified, engaging format, Indian Debating League is a unique format modelled on the IPL. Having partnered with Debate Coaches from top 10 countries on WSDC Leaderboard, they are keen to put Indian Student Talent on top, tangibility ensuring recognition.
Commending the IDL 3.0 Finale, Rajnish Kumar, co-author of “The Power and Curiosity” and COO, National e-Governance Division, Digital India Corporation said “Curiosity and the art of debate are two powerful forces that drive intellectual exploration and foster a deeper understanding of the world around us. These interconnected aspects of learning not only stimulate critical thinking but also ignite a passion for knowledge and discovery. When combined with the art of debate, curiosity becomes even more potent. Debates like this can empower individuals to become lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and active participants in shaping a more informed and inclusive society.
Kamal Kashyap, Founder and CTO, Indian Debating League said, “In a month the Olympics of Debating will happen at WUDC Vietnam, setting the trend for hiring of University Coaches at Harvard, Stanford and Oxford, as well as National Debate Coaches and Judging Paradigm for contemporary themes around the world. Our national Debating Leagues like IDL 3.0, Republic Day Forensics, Frankenstein Sustainability, as well as mentoring the 350+ Adjudicator Landscape for India is the foundation upon which we look forward to leapfrog in building future skills.”
Finale Event at IIT Delhi was an electrifying display of oratory skills by contestants from 3rd to 12th grades, engaging with the theme The Odyssey of India- Ancient India to AI Led India, rethinking culture and reclaiming our heritage.
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