Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Vaad-Vivaad 2026 Semi-Finals Test Youth Views On India’s Identity
Vaad-Vivaad is a debate competition for young students.
Its semi-finals were held at VVIT College in Nambur on Wednesday.
Sixty students took part after more than 200 students registered.
They discussed how India should understand its role and identity in the changing world.
In one round, students prepared and spoke individually for one minute.
In another round, teams of three debated different ideas together.
Students could speak in Telugu or English.
The best 20 to 25 students will go to a final competition in Hyderabad.
Sixty shortlisted students competed in the Vaad-Vivaad 2026 semi-finals at VVIT College in Nambur on Wednesday.
The bilingual competition focused on India’s role and identity in the emerging global order.
Organisers received more than 200 registrations from students at over 15 colleges in the Vijayawada, Guntur and Amaravati areas.
Participants competed in an individual power round and a team debate conducted in Telugu and English.
Twenty to 25 semi-finalists will advance to the Hyderabad grand finale and compete against Hyderabad finalists.
- Who
- Sixty shortlisted students, organised by the AE Foundation, Amaravati Chapter, with the Rotary Club Vijayawada Mid Town and MY Bharat, AP Ministry of Youth Affairs.
- What
- The semi-finals of Vaad-Vivaad 2026, a bilingual debate competition, were conducted in two rounds.
- When
- Wednesday; the grand finale is planned for a later date in Hyderabad.
- Where
- VVIT College in Nambur, in Guntur district.
- Why
- To encourage social thinking, discussion of national issues, understanding of constitutional values, logical thinking, public speaking and leadership skills among young people.
- Event
- Vaad-Vivaad 2026 semi-finals
- Participants
- 60 shortlisted students
- Registrations
- More than 200
- Participating colleges
- More than 15 colleges
- Theme
- India in the 21st Century: Redefining Our Nation’s Identity in the Emerging World Order
- Languages
- Telugu and English
- Next stage
- Twenty to 25 participants are expected to qualify for the grand finale in Hyderabad