UDAY – inaugural edition of the Viksit Bharat Cell’s Annual Fest
Organised by: Viksit Barat Cell
Date: Friday, 27th March 2026
Time: 3:30 pm
Venue: Room no. 20 & Computer Lab I
Total number of Participants: 20
Coordinator(s):
- Dr. Ajay Gupta
- Dr. Karan Gupta
- Sh. Manoj Kumar
The Viksit Bharat @2047 Cell of Shyam Lal College (Evening), University of Delhi, successfully organized “UDAY – the inaugural edition of the Viksit Bharat Cell’s Annual Fest” on 27th March 2026. The fest comprised two flagship events—a Quiz Competition and a Case Study Competition—designed to promote analytical thinking, strategic problem-solving, and informed decision-making among students, in alignment with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
The Quiz Competition was conducted in offline mode and witnessed participation from 20 teams. The competition was structured across three rounds. Round 1 consisted of 20 questions to be attempted within 20 minutes, with a marking scheme of +1 for each correct answer and –0.25 for each incorrect response. Based on performance, the top 10 teams qualified for the next round. Round 2 was an article-based assessment wherein two articles from prominent newspapers were provided to participants. A total of 10 questions (5 from each article) were to be attempted within 20 minutes, with +2 marks awarded for each correct answer and no negative marking. The top 5 teams advanced to the final round. Round 3 (Rapid Fire Round) assessed speed and accuracy, with each team being asked 5 questions, allowing 30 seconds per question and awarding +10 marks for each correct response. The quiz covered themes related to the Indian economy, Viksit Bharat @2047, and current business affairs. The event was judged by Mr. Manoj Kumar, Mr. Vivekanand Nartam, and Mr. Ram Gati Singh, whose expertise ensured a fair and structured evaluation. The results were as follows: 1st Position – Divyanshu Jena & Sachin Bisht (SLCE); 2nd Position – Aditya Kumar (Sri Aurobindo College); 3rd Position – Prince Kumar & Aditya Satyam (PGDAV College & Paramount College).
The Case Study Competition was conducted to evaluate participants’ analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and decision-making skills through real-world scenarios. The competition comprised two stages—an online preliminary round and an offline final round. In the Preliminary Round (Online Mode), participants responded to questions based on business strategy, marketing challenges, and decision-making situations, and were assessed on conceptual clarity and analytical aptitude. Based on their performance, selected teams advanced to the final round. The Final Round (Offline Mode) was conducted with 7 shortlisted teams. Each team was allotted a case study through a random selection process. Participants were given time to analyze the case, develop solutions, and present their strategies, followed by an interactive Q&A session with the judges. The competition was judged by Mr. Karan Gupta and Ms. Rekha Kashyap, ensuring a fair and insightful evaluation process. The results were as follows: 1st Position – Neeraj Shukla (SLCE); 2nd Position – Rashi Jain & Chinmay Singh (Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies & SLCE); 3rd Position (Tie) – Shubham Jha & Sarthak Singh (SLCE) and Nikunj & Mohit (Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College). The competition emphasized practical problem-solving and strategic thinking, aligned with the objectives of Viksit Bharat @2047.
The event was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Ajay Gupta (Convenor), with the support of faculty members of the committee. The Student Executive Team of the Viksit Bharat @2047 Cell played a crucial role in the successful execution of the fest. The team was led by Keshav Agrawal (President) and Aayushi (Vice President), along with Manvee Singhal, Amardeep Thakur, and Himanshu Rathor (Senior Coordinators), and Hitesh (Secretary). They were supported by core team members including Amitaasha and Raghav Sachdeva (Junior Coordinators), Sarthak Singh (Event Team Head), Ranjan (PR & Sponsorship Head), and Abhijeet (Graphic Team Head). The Executive Members—Prashant, Nikunj Singh, Ashvitha, Sanya Khare, Ujjwal Mishra, Yashasvi Arora, Jatin Prajapati, Seebu, Simran, and Akshat Shekhar—actively contributed to the smooth conduct of the event. Their coordinated efforts ensured effective planning, seamless execution, and overall success.
Overall, “UDAY – the inaugural edition of the Viksit Bharat Cell’s Annual Fest” served as a meaningful platform for student engagement, fostering critical thinking, creativity, teamwork, and communication skills. It enabled participants to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios while contributing to the broader vision of a developed India by 2047. The event not only achieved its intended objectives but also established a strong foundation for future initiatives of the Viksit Bharat @2047 Cell.
