Chandigarh, Nov 13: With the 2027 Assembly elections on the horizon, the Punjab Government on Saturday launched ‘Punjab Da Crorepati’, a statewide quiz competition aimed at engaging young people and testing their knowledge of Punjab’s history, culture, geography, and governance. Modelled on the popular television quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati, the dedicated portal for the initiative was formally unveiled by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
Open to youth aged between 15 and 30 years—including a large segment of first-time voters—the contest comprises 11 rounds, with the first nine hosted online and the final two conducted physically for qualifying finalists. According to the Chief Minister, a comprehensive question bank of 50,000 four-option questions has been uploaded to the portal, requiring contestants to clear successive levels to advance.
Reassuring participants about the difficulty curve, Mann noted that the format mirrors state recruitment exams. “As you move up the ladder, the competition will get tough. But let me reassure you that the questions are similar to those asked in different recruitment examinations in the state,” he said, adding that the programme is driven by three core goals: enabling students to earn money, expanding their knowledge, and aiding their preparation for competitive exams.
In terms of rewards, the top 10,000 scorers will receive prizes, led by a grand prize of Rs 1 crore for the winner and Rs 10 lakh each for four runners-up. Urging parents and educators across schools and colleges to encourage maximum registration, Mann affirmed that the competition will promote healthy academic rivalry in a completely transparent manner.
