Bhagwant Mann Government Announces Innovative Quiz Competition for Youth

The Punjab government has announced a quiz competition aimed at encouraging young people across the state. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann introduced the initiative, titled ‘Punjab Da Crorepati’. The winner will receive a cash prize of ₹1 crore, while four runners-up will each be awarded ₹10 lakh. The government also plans to offer additional prizes to nearly 10,000 participants, according to the Chief Minister.

Young people aged 15 to 30 from across Punjab are eligible to participate. Schools and colleges have been asked to facilitate student registrations. The quiz will cover subjects such as Punjab’s history, culture, geography, mathematics and matters related to the state government. The competition will have 11 rounds, including nine online rounds and two in-person rounds. The tenth round will be conducted across the state’s districts, with top performers qualifying for the grand finale, where the overall winner will be selected.