Punjab Newsline | Chandigarh
By : Samriti Sharma
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday launched the ‘Punjab Da Crorepati’ portal, introducing a major quiz-based competition that will give young people across the state an opportunity to win a cash prize of ₹1 crore while testing and expanding their knowledge.
Announcing the initiative, Mann said youngsters between the ages of 15 and 30 would be eligible to participate. The competition will have 11 rounds, with the first nine conducted online and the remaining two held physically.
Designed on the lines of the popular television quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), the competition will feature approximately 50,000 questions covering a wide range of subjects.
The questions will test participants' knowledge of Punjab's history, culture, heritage and identity, along with mathematics and subjects relevant to competitive examinations such as the Punjab Civil Services (PCS) and Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) examinations.
The competition will be organised at the district level across all 23 districts of Punjab. The top performers from each district will get an opportunity to progress towards the grand finale.
The winner of the grand finale will receive a whopping ₹1 crore, while four runners-up will be awarded ₹10 lakh each. In addition, 10,000 participants who fail to qualify for the grand finale will also receive prizes.
Speaking at the launch, Mann said the initiative was aimed not only at offering monetary rewards but also at encouraging youngsters to learn more about Punjab and its rich cultural heritage.
He urged young people to participate in the competition, improve their knowledge and make the most of the opportunity to win substantial cash prizes.
"Today, I am launching this portal. Along with the competition, the objective is also to encourage children and youngsters to learn. Participate in Punjab Da Crorepati, increase your knowledge about Punjab and earn money," Mann said.
The Chief Minister described the initiative as an opportunity for the state's youth to combine learning, knowledge and competition with the possibility of winning life-changing rewards.
