The Economics Department of XITE Gamharia hosted an engaging and insightful debate competition on the 18th of November 2024. The event brought together students from the 1st and 4th semesters to deliberate on the topic: “Impacts of 5G on the World Economy”.
Participants and Format
The competition featured students presenting well-researched arguments, highlighting their analytical and public speaking skills.
For the Motion:
Ayush Bhengra (4th Semester)
Jaya Mardi (4th Semester)
Shreya Munduiya (4th Semester)
Priya Kumari (1st Semester)
Muskaan Kumari (1st Semester)
Shreshtha (1st Semester)
Against the Motion:
Shreya Pathak (4th Semester)
Pragya Kujur (4th Semester)
Barsha Toppo (1st Semester)
Amar Singh Jarika (1st Semester)
Amanjot Kaur (1st Semester)
Dipanshu Kachhap (1st Semester)
Key Highlights
The debate revolved around the multifaceted implications of 5G technology:
For the Motion: Participants emphasized how 5G can revolutionize industries like healthcare, transportation, and telecommunications, enhance productivity, and bridge the digital divide in underserved regions.
Against the Motion: The opposing side pointed out challenges such as high infrastructure costs, cybersecurity risks, potential job displacement, and environmental concerns.
The event concluded with a summary by Muskaan Kumari (1st Semester), who synthesized the arguments and encouraged balanced perspectives on the transformative and challenging aspects of 5G technology.
Faculty Contributions
The debate was attended by esteemed faculty members:
Dr. Sanchita Ghosh Chowdhary (Associate Professor and Head)
Dr. Radha Mahali (Assistant Professor)
Dr. Rajesh Kumar Rana (Assistant Professor)
The faculty praised the participants for their thought-provoking insights and provided constructive feedback to enhance their critical thinking and public speaking skills.
The debate competition successfully fostered intellectual engagement, research abilities, and analytical thinking among students. It also provided a platform to delve deeper into the economic implications of technological advancements like 5G.
The Department of Economics is committed to organizing more such events to inspire academic growth and holistic development among students.
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