Eshaani Mitra from Bangalore was crowned the Nanhipari-little Miss India at 15th edition of the beauty pageant that concluded at KiiT International School here on Tuesday.
Besides, Hyderabad-based Swapna Priyadarshini and Bhoomika Dash of Odisha emerged as the first and second runners-up, respectively. The top three position holders received cash awards of Rs 3 lakh, Rs 1 lakh and Rs 50,000, respectively along with silver crowns, trophies and certificates.
Thirty girls aged between 13 and 16 years, who were shortlisted for the semifinal round from eight regional auditions from Guwahati, Kolkata, Patna, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad, faced several competitions during the three-day event.
Renowned Odissi dancer Guru Sanchita Bhatacharya and Television actor Karan Oberoi were present as guests, among others. KIIT and KISS Founder Achyuta Samanta said the talent show aims at nurturing the talented young girls to become successful women subsequently in their adulthood.