02/11/2026
Columbia College, Raipur, organised Essay Writing and Open Quiz Competitions under the joint aegis of the Social Awareness & Extension Committee, Student Council, and Rotaract Club on the occasion of Chhattisgarh State Foundation Day. The competitions aimed to promote awareness of the state's rich art, culture, traditions, and heritage among pupil teachers and school students.
1. Essay Writing Competition
An Essay Writing Competition was organised on the college campus for pupil teachers of B.Ed. First Semester, D.El.Ed. First Year, and M.A. Education First Semester. The competition encouraged participants to explore Chhattisgarh's folk traditions, dances, songs, art, and historical heritage while enhancing their writing skills and creative expression.
Results:
First Position: Varsha Sahu (B.Ed. First Semester)
Second Position: Kajal Sahu (D.El.Ed. First Year)
Third Position: Megha Narang (B.Ed. First Semester)
2. Open Quiz Competition
As part of the School Internship Programme, pupil teachers of B.Ed. Third Semester and D.El.Ed. Second Year conducted Open Quiz Competitions on the theme "Art and Culture of Chhattisgarh" in various schools. The activity aimed to familiarise school students with the state's cultural heritage, folk dances, festivals, traditional arts, and customs while enhancing their general knowledge and intellectual abilities. Students demonstrating outstanding performance were awarded prizes.
Participating Schools:
1. Swami Atmanand English Medium Higher Secondary School, Barbanda.
2. Government Middle School, Barbanda.
3. Gayatri Vidyapeeth, Baroda.
4. Government Higher Secondary School, Mandhar Colony, Raipur.
5. Panchjanya Vidya Mandir School, Kushalpur, Raipur.
6. Government Primary School, Tekari.
7. Government Middle School, Chhapora, Raipur.
The activities were planned and conducted by the respective pupil teachers as part of their academic and school internship experiences. These initiatives provided practical learning opportunities while strengthening their organisational, leadership, and teaching skills and promoting cultural awareness among school students.
