REPORT ON ELOCUTION COMPETITION – “PROBITY FOR PROSPERITY”

Organised by Goa Shipyard Limited in association with Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, Goa

Date: 1st October 2026

Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), through its Vigilance Department, organised an elocution competition in association with Don Bosco College of Engineering (DBCE), Fatorda, Goa, on 1st October 2026, as part of Vigilance Awareness Week. Don Bosco College of Engineering served as the host institution for the event, which aimed to promote awareness about integrity, transparency, ethical conduct, and accountability among students.

The competition was conducted on the theme “Probity for Prosperity”, encouraging participants to express their perspectives on the importance of honesty, ethical values, and integrity in achieving sustainable development and collective prosperity. Students from various colleges across Goa participated enthusiastically, demonstrating their public-speaking skills, subject knowledge, and ability to communicate meaningful ideas.

The event was graced by Dr. Neena Panandikar, Principal, Don Bosco College of Engineering, as the Chief Guest. The other dignitaries present on the dais were Prof. Mithil Parab, Don Bosco College of Engineering; Shri Mahesh Patil, Head of the Vigilance Department, Goa Shipyard Limited; and Shri Anjan Halankar, Deputy General Manager, Vigilance, Goa Shipyard Limited. Their presence highlighted the importance of fostering ethical awareness and responsible citizenship among young minds.

The competition featured two categories—English and Hindi. The winners in the respective categories were as follows:

Hindi Category:
1st prize: Miss Bhumika Khandelwal, Don Bosco Engeneering College,Fatorda
2nd prize: Miss Durva Dessai,Carmel College, Margao
3rd Prize: Miss Gautami Mazgaonker,Chowgule College, Margao
4th Prize: Miss Smruti G.Naik, Chowgule College, Margao.English Category

English Category:
1st prize:Mast Aditya Nayak, Chowgule College, Margao
2nd prize:Miss Palak P. Prabhu,Don Bosco Engeneering College, Fatorda
3rd prize:Miss Hanan Salam Khan,Don Bosco Engeneering College, Fatorda
4th prize:Miss Shona Cia Mascarenhas, Damodar College, Margao

The competition provided a valuable platform for students to articulate their views on probity and its role in building a transparent, accountable, and prosperous society. The event concluded as a meaningful initiative towards nurturing integrity, strengthening ethical values, and encouraging students to become responsible contributors to society.