Over 1,500 students join INTACH Odisha heritage quiz drive

In an attempt to provide exposure to young minds to the conservation of heritage that surrounds them, the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), Odisha State Chapter, conducted the State-level INTACH Heritage quiz here.

The intellectually charged competition was conducted by Bhubaneswar Chapter Convener Anil Dhir with proficiency displayed by the young participants enthralling the audience.

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The students displayed an impressive depth of knowledge with a keen understanding of India’s and Odisha’s rich heritage, Dhir said.
More than 1500 students from 25 schools spread all over the State participated in the district rounds. A total of five teams from different schools of Baripada, Balangir, Balasore and Bhubaneswar participated in the State Level Round.

The prize winning team of Rehan Ankit and S. G. Anul Selvan from the D. N. Wisdom Tree Global School Bhubaneswar displayed an outstanding performance which reflected not only their dedication to learning but also their ability to navigate complex information with finesse.

This annual quiz has been hosted by the Trust since 2012. Apart from the quiz, INTACH also piques interest in children through heritage clubs that function with guidance from the Trust. The clubs host speakers as well as conduct programmes like essay, painting or sketching competitions with unique themes.

“The wealth of the treasure that we have in India, the heritage that we have inherited from our ancestors, we should act as custodians to pass it on to the future generation. The quiz is an exposure for the children, for them to be aware of what they are inheriting and what they should, as custodians, look after, take care of and pass on to their future generation”, said Dr. Biswajit Mohanty, State Convener of INTACH Odisha chapter.

The winning team will now gear up to participate in the National Level to be held in New Delhi in December this year.