Over 1,500 Students Compete in INTACH Odisha State Heritage Quiz
Bhubaneswar hosts the state-level quiz to foster awareness of India’s and Odisha’s rich cultural heritage among young learners.
Bhubaneswar, Oct 4: The Odisha State Chapter of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) conducted its annual State level Heritage Quiz, engaging over 1,500 students from 25 schools across the state. The initiative aims to cultivate awareness and appreciation of India’s and Odisha’s cultural legacy among young minds.
The intellectually charged competition, organized under the guidance of Bhubaneswar Chapter Convener Anil Dhir, saw students impress with their depth of knowledge and keen understanding of heritage. Five teams from Baripada, Balangir, Balasore, and Bhubaneswar advanced to the State-level round, demonstrating remarkable aptitude and enthusiasm.
The winning team from D. N. Wisdom Tree Global School, Bhubaneswar—Rehan Ankit and S. G. Anul Selvan—stood out for their exceptional performance, reflecting dedication, analytical skills, and mastery over complex heritage topics.
Dr. Biswajit Mohanty, State Convener of INTACH Odisha, emphasized the importance of nurturing custodianship of heritage among children, stating, “The wealth of the treasure that we have in India, the heritage inherited from our ancestors, should be preserved and passed on responsibly to future generations. This quiz provides exposure and awareness for children to become conscious custodians of our cultural legacy.”
Alongside the quiz, INTACH encourages heritage engagement through clubs in schools that host speakers and competitions such as essay writing, painting, and sketching on heritage themes.
The victorious team from Odisha will now represent the state at the National Level INTACH Heritage Quiz in New Delhi this December.
