The school quiz competition focusing on Madhya Pradesh tourism will be held on July 23 in all the districts of
the State. Online registrations for the competition being held by the Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation is open till 5 pm on July 18. Earlier, the last date was July 15.
The date has been extended for convenience of students in view of excessive rains in several parts of the state. For competition, Nodal Officers will also be imparted training in districts.
It is noteworthy that the main purpose of the
competition is to apprise school students about importance of historical monuments and tourist destinations in the State. Three students each of class IX and X of Government and private schools on the district-level can take part in the competition.
Top three winner teams in every district would be given coupons by Tourism Development Corporation for free stay in corporation's hotels through which they can visit state's tourism destinations. Other participants will be given certificates and gifts.
One team from every school will take part in the quiz. Each team will comprise 3 students each of class IX and X. After written exam, 6 teams will be selected. Of these 6 teams, 3 will be declared
top-3 winners after audio-visual round of the quiz. There will be total 9 winners. Decision of organizing and evaluation committee regarding selection will be final.
Quiz will be held in 2 phases on July 23. Written test will be held from 9 to 11 am in the first phase. Questions will be based on tourism, arts
promotion, spiritualism, nature and cultural environs. Results of the first phase will
be declared the same day in
the afternoon. In the second phase, audio-visual round of the quiz will be held later the same day.
For taking part in the competition, concerning schools may apply to District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) or Nodal Officers. Online
registration of applications will be done by Nodal Officers
till 5 pm on July 18, which is the last date for nominations in the competition. No application will be considered after this.
Quiz competition will be held in coordination with District Tourism Promotion Council, district administration and School Education Department.
Tourism Corporation and School Education Department have issued necessary guidelines regarding it.