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Aakaar’26 – Infrastructure & Development Debate

ABOUT THE TASK

* The competition aims to encourage participants to think critically about the challenges, trade-offs, and future direction of infrastructure growth in India and globally.
* It focuses on balancing development needs with sustainability, policy considerations, and social impact.

DEBATE FORMAT

* Team Composition: As per the official allocation sheet
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BjDNQjJRUptF2weAwRUBTImGABejvVsMyIBPlyDpE0g/edit?gid=0#gid=0](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BjDNQjJRUptF2weAwRUBTImGABejvVsMyIBPlyDpE0g/edit?gid=0#gid=0)
* Debate Duration: 10 minutes total
* Format: One team will speak for the motion and the other against it
* Language: English

DEBATE THEMES

* Participants will debate on one of the following motions, which will be assigned prior to the competition:
* Infrastructure development should be prioritized over environmental and social concerns in developing countries.
* Mega infrastructure projects do more harm than good.
* India should focus more on upgrading existing infrastructure rather than building new mega projects.
* Speed of infrastructure development is more important than perfection in design and planning.
* Private sector involvement is essential for the success of public infrastructure projects.
* Vertical development is the only sustainable solution for rapidly growing Indian cities.
* Cost efficiency should be prioritized over aesthetics and innovation in public infrastructure.
* Infrastructure development is the most critical driver of a nation’s economic growth.
* Delays in infrastructure projects are inevitable and acceptable.
* Urban infrastructure development has come at the cost of rural neglect.

DEBATE STRUCTURE (10 MINUTES TOTAL)

* Opening Statements: 1 minute per speaker
* Arguments and Rebuttals: 4 minutes
* Cross-questioning: 2 minutes
* Closing Statements: 2 minutes

JUDGING CRITERIA

* Clarity of arguments
* Understanding of infrastructure and development issues
* Quality of rebuttals
* Logical reasoning and structure
* Communication skills and confidence

OBJECTIVE

* Promote informed discussion on real-world infrastructure challenges
* Encourage balanced thinking between development, policy, and impact
* Provide a platform for young civil engineers to voice informed opinions

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+100 → Host a mini quiz in your class about civil engineering (Feature Aakaar'26)

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IF YOU ARE FACING ISSUE IN SUBMITTING THE TASK, EMAIL IT TO: karthikeshbangi.aakaariitb@gmail.com

IF IN CASE THE TEAM IS NOT RESPONSIVE, KINDLY CALL ANY OF THE MANAGERS FOR IMMEDIATE RESPONSE.

NOTE : Submission should be done in below given google form.
Link : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMGgCFaOV8dNYORRp_Ay2pLNAML-nOW58CV9n-XU1LkZKMZg/viewform