Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Young people in Punjab will get an opportunity to compete for cash prizes of up to Rs 1 crore through a new state government initiative, ‘Punjab Da Crorepati’. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has launched the dedicated portal for the quiz competition, which will test participants on their knowledge of the state.
The contest is open to youngsters between 15 and 30 years of age. It will follow a multiple-choice question format, with participants progressing through a series of online and offline stages before the grand finale.
The competition will comprise 11 rounds. The first nine will take place online across Punjab’s 23 districts, while the final two stages will be conducted offline. Participants will be shortlisted from the districts based on their performance in the online rounds.
What Will Participants Be Asked In Punjab Da Crorepati?
The quiz will focus entirely on Punjab-related subjects. Its question bank will cover the state’s history, cultural heritage, geography, government initiatives and general knowledge.
According to the details shared by Mann, the government is preparing approximately 50,000 questions for the competition. Each question will have four answer choices, and participants will have to select the correct option to proceed.
The questions will vary across rounds, with scores and rankings determining how contestants advance. The Chief Minister also said the quiz would help young people strengthen their general awareness and prepare for competitive examinations.
Punjab Da Crorepati Prize Money: Rs 1 Crore For The Winner
The grand finale winner will take home Rs 1 crore. Four additional contestants will receive Rs 10 lakh each.
The rewards will extend beyond these five participants. Mann said the competition would recognise a total of 10,000 winners, although the complete breakdown of prizes has not yet been provided in the available details.
Who Can Participate And How To Register?
The competition is open to Punjab’s youth aged 15 to 30. A dedicated online portal has been launched for participation and registration.
However, the detailed application process, registration deadline and list of documents required have not been specified in the information released so far.
Through ‘Punjab Da Crorepati’, the state government aims to encourage young people to learn more about Punjab while giving them a platform to demonstrate their knowledge and compete for substantial cash rewards.
