CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has launched the ‘Punjab Da Karodpati’ quiz competition, offering young participants an opportunity to win a cash prize of Rs 1 crore while testing their knowledge of Punjab’s history, culture, language and governance.
The competition will involve participants from all 23 districts of Punjab and is aimed at encouraging young people to learn more about the state’s heritage, Punjabi language and the spirit of ‘Punjabiyat’.
Online registration will begin on November 15, while November 28 has been fixed as the last date to apply. The competition will be open to participants aged 15 to 30 years, according to the announced eligibility details.
The quiz will feature questions in both Punjabi and English. Along with Punjab’s history, culture and general knowledge, participants will also be tested on government welfare schemes.
How the Competition Will Be Conducted
The quiz will be organised in multiple rounds, with the first four rounds serving as the selection stages. A total of 10,000 participants will reach the fifth round.
The competition will then narrow down the participants through successive rounds before moving to district and state-level contests.
The announced schedule includes the following stages:
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First four rounds: Selection of participants for the main competition.
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Fifth round: 10,000 participants will compete.
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Sixth to ninth rounds: Participants will be shortlisted through successive stages based on their performance.
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District-level competition: Scheduled for December 9.
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State-level final: Scheduled for December 17.
Questions will cover Punjab’s history, culture, Punjabi language, general knowledge and government welfare schemes. Participants will be able to answer questions in Punjabi and English.
Punjab Da Karodpati: Prize Money Details
The competition offers cash prizes at different stages, giving several participants an opportunity to receive financial rewards.
| Competition stage | Winners | Prize per participant |
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| Fifth round | 5,000 | Rs 1,000 |
| Sixth round | 2,500 | Rs 2,000 |
| Seventh round | 1,250 | Rs 3,000 |
| Eighth round | 625 | Rs 5,000 |
| Ninth round | 395 | Rs 10,000 |
The final stage will feature representatives from all 23 districts, with the following prize distribution:
| State-level prize | Number of recipients |
|---|---|
| Rs 3 lakh each | 10 |
| Rs 5 lakh each | 8 |
| Rs 10 lakh each | 4 |
| Rs 1 crore | 1 winner |
District-Level and State-Level Competitions
The district-level competitions will take place on December 9. The top 10 participants from each of Punjab’s 23 districts will qualify for this stage, taking the total number of participants to 230.
Following the district-level competition, the winner from each district will represent their respective district in the state-level final.
The grand final is scheduled for December 17, where winners from all 23 districts will compete for the top prize of Rs 1 crore.
Eligibility and Registration Details
According to the announced eligibility details, the competition is open to young people aged between 15 and 30 years.
The Punjab government has also issued a Gazette notification relating to the quiz’s prize-benefit eligibility. It identifies two groups:
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School Group: Participants aged 15 to 18 years.
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Youth Group: Participants above 18 and up to 30 years.
The notification also includes Punjab residents and students from other states studying at educational institutions located in Punjab, subject to the approved eligibility and verification conditions. Aadhaar authentication or proof of Aadhaar is generally required for receiving the prize, with provisions for children who have not been assigned an Aadhaar number.
Online registration will open on November 15 and close on November 28. The government has been preparing a digital system involving a mobile application and web portal for registration, document verification, online quiz rounds, scoring and grievance redressal.