Punjab CM launches Punjab Da Crorepati youth quiz competition
The statewide competition offers a Rs 1 crore prize to help youngsters prepare for government job examinations.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday launched Punjab Da Crorepati, a statewide quiz competition for youth. According to The Pioneer, the initiative aims to direct the energy of young people toward learning and preparation for government employment.
The contest is open to Punjab residents aged 15 to 30 years. The winner will receive Rs 1 crore, while four runners-up will get Rs 10 lakh each. Eight leaderboard toppers will receive Rs 5 lakh each, and more than 10,000 participants are expected to receive prizes.
The competition will consist of 11 rounds. The first nine rounds will be held online, followed by a physical tenth round across all 23 districts of Punjab, and a grand finale in the 11th round. The question bank includes about 50,000 items regarding the history, culture, geography, and mathematics of Punjab, as well as information on the state government.
Mann said the questions will mirror the patterns used in recruitment exams for roles such as Patwari, Constable, and PCS. He noted that participants will see the correct answers immediately after attempting questions to help them learn.
Registration for the event opens on November 14 and closes on November 28. The digital rounds are scheduled for November 21, 23, 25, 27, and 29, and December 1, 3, 5, and 7. The district-level competitions will take place on December 9, leading to the grand finale on December 17.