Punjab CM Launches One Crore Quiz Contest for Youth

Key Points

Winner receives one crore rupees; four runners-up get ten lakh each.
Quiz includes fifty thousand questions based on state heritage and government jobs.
First online round begins November 22; district finals scheduled for December 9.

Editorial Deep Dive & Context

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann officially launched 'Punjab Da Crorepati', a statewide youth quiz competition designed to channel young energy toward knowledge acquisition and preparation for government employment. Open to residents and students aged 15 to 30, the initiative mirrors the format of the popular television show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' (KBC).

The competition features a question bank of approximately 50,000 items covering Punjab's history, culture, geography, and governance, alongside quantitative aptitude questions drawn from recruitment examinations for posts such as Patwari, police constable, and Punjab Civil Services officers. The contest structure comprises 11 rounds, with the first nine conducted online via a dedicated portal or mobile application.

Registration runs from November 14 to 28, with the first round commencing on November 22. The tenth round will be held physically across all 23 districts on December 9, followed by an in-person grand finale. The winner receives a cash prize of ₹1 crore, four runners-up receive ₹10 lakh each, and eight leaderboard toppers are awarded ₹5 lakh each. Additionally, over 10,000 participants will receive prizes, aiming to incentivize widespread engagement. This initiative aligns with the Aam Aadmi Party government's broader strategy to connect with the electorate ahead of next year’s Assembly elections while addressing youth unemployment. By integrating competitive exam preparation with entertainment, the government seeks to demonstrate its commitment to employment generation, complementing recent announcements of thousands of new government appointments.