A large number of participants from various parts of Odisha will participate in the mega event.
“Nanhipari” is a National level talent haunt competition amongst young girls between the age group of 13-16 years. It had a modest start in 2001 in a remote and small tribal town of Keonjhar district of Odisha. In a short time-span of merely 18 years, the contest has reached a new height with national repute.
Like every year many attractive prizes have been introduced in the 19th edition of the competition. The Prize Money for the winner is Rs. 21 lakh – Rs. 3 lakh cash prize and 100% academic fee waiver subject to a maximum of Rs. 18 lakh for studying in any discipline in KIIT Deemed to be University.
The 1st Runners Up would win Rs.10 lakh – Rs. 1 lakh cash prize and 50% academic fee waiver subject to a maximum of Rs. 9 lakh for studying in any discipline in KIIT.
Similarly, the 2nd Runners Up would get Rs. 9.5 lakh – Rs. 50,000/- Cash Prize and 50% academic fee waiver subject to a maximum of Rs. 9 lakh for studying any discipline in KIIT.
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There are various categories for the participants such as Miss Rapunzel – girl with most beautiful hair, Miss Photogenic – girl with best pose in photoshoot round, Miss Selfie – Maximum likes on Facebook page, Miss Fashion girl with best costume in both rounds, Miss Whizkid girl with highest marks in quiz round, Miss Cindrella – girl having best personality, Miss Urvasi – girl with Best Talent, Miss Catwalk – girl with best ramp walk, Miss Monalisa – most beautiful girl with most beautiful smile, Miss Active – most active girl in sports round.