Chandigarh, Nov 13: Seeking to connect with Punjab’s youth and first-time voters months ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday launched the portal for ‘Punjab Da Crorepati’, a mega quiz competition offering a Rs 1-crore top prize. Designed along the lines of Kaun Banega Crorepati, the initiative blends cultural outreach with competitive exam readiness.
Targeted at residents aged 15 to 30, the competition spans 11 stages—nine online rounds followed by two in-person finale rounds—powered by an uploaded repository of 50,000 multiple-choice questions covering Punjab’s history, culture, geography, and governance. While the grand champion will walk away with Rs 1 crore, four runners-up will claim Rs 10 lakh each, and the top 10,000 participants overall will earn rewards.
Highlighting the dual educational and financial benefits of the contest, Mann stated that the initiative is built around three objectives: helping students earn money, broadening their awareness of Punjab’s heritage and identity, and preparing them for competitive tests. “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,” the Chief Minister remarked.
Calling on parents and teachers in schools and colleges to motivate youngsters to sign up, Mann underscored that the contest is structured to foster healthy competition among the state’s youth through a transparent selection process.
