Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday launched Jigyasa a quiz competition to create awareness on India’s rich cultural heritage, civilization, literature, architecture and inherited knowledge having roots in ancient India.
He said the quest for knowledge, a quiz competition is part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited chairman Madhav Vaidya was also present on the ocassion.
Puri said in line with the spirit of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the quiz competition which intends to create awareness about India’s rich cultural heritage, civilization, literature, architecture and inherited knowledge which has its roots in ancient India.
He said this is one of its kind quiz competition, open to people globally in which nearly 2 crore individuals are likely to participate.
The competition is not only a reflection of being an Indian but will also boost self reliance with the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, he said.
Taking the grand vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi forward, Jigyasa is a step towards creating awareness and taking forward the ‘Parampara of Gyan’ thorugh technology, innovation and inclusive learning.
One of the key motivations of Jigyasa is derived from Prime Minister’s commitment to Antyodaya. Jigyasa is truly inclusive in nature.
Schools from multiple locations including Rajkot, Bhopal, Shillong and New Delhi participated in the launch. More than 1000 participants joined virtually.
