Shivali of SMVDU bags 1st prize in ‘Voice for BT’ contest

Shivali Badyal of SMVDU receiving Ist prize in inter-collegiate contest at Amity University
Shivali Badyal of SMVDU receiving Ist prize in inter-collegiate contest at Amity University

Excelsior Correspondent

KATRA, Oct 31: A student of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) bagged first prize in the “Voice for BT”- a North Zone Inter-Collegiate Public Speaking Contest on Biotechnology, which was held at Amity University, Noida (UP).
The event was organized by the Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises (ABLE) and supported by the firm Novozymes South Asia. More than 20 students from different Universities in North zone participated in the event by presenting their views on varied aspects of Biotechnology.
Shivi Badyal, a student of M Sc Biotechnology (Semester III) from SMVDU, Katra (J&K) was adjudged as the winner of the event and was awarded the first prize consisting of cash prize Rs 20,000/- along with a certificate, Gold Medallion and an offer to pursue 6 months internship at any of the Biotechnology Companies that are members of ABLE.
Shivali Badyal will compete in the final event, which will be held later in December this year for the All India Winner’s Position.