- Statewide tourism quiz ‘Boojho–Jaano–Phir Dekho: Apna Pradesh’ engages young minds
- Over 24,000 students from 8,163 schools participate in first round
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BHOPAL | 2 AUGUST 2025
The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board successfully organised the first phase of its annual quiz
competition, ‘Boojho, Jaano Phir Dekho – Apna Pradesh’, at the district level on Friday. Now in its seventhedition, the quiz witnessed participation from over 24,000 students from classes 9 to 12, representing morethan 8,163 schools across the state.
In each district, six top-performing teams—selected through a written preliminary round—competed in aninteractive multimedia round. The winning team from each district will advance to the state-level finale. Theinitiative is being supported by the Department of Tourism, respective district administrations, the DistrictArchaeology, Tourism & Culture Councils, and the School Education Department.
Principal Secretary, Tourism, Culture, and Religious Trusts & Endowments Department, and ManagingDirector, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board , Mr.Sheo Shekhar Shukla said “Inspiring the younger generationto appreciate, preserve and promote Madhya Pradesh’s rich cultural, historical and natural heritage remainsa core priority. Initiatives like ‘Boojho, Jaano Phir Dekho – Apna Pradesh’ not only serve as a knowledge-building platform, but also foster a deeper sense of pride and connection with one’s own state.”
Mr. Shukla added that the state-level quiz will include questions related to Madhya Pradesh’s tourism, aswell as its art, history, and cultural legacy, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the state’s proudheritage. Directions have been issued to elevate the competition to the next level in terms of content andreach.
Students Show Enthusiastic Participation:
“This competition gave me the first real chance to learn about the historical sites and untold stories of myown state. I now understand Madhya Pradesh’s heritage more deeply.”— Supriya Katare, Government Higher Secondary School, Tarichar Kala, Niwari.
”‘Boojho, Jaano Phir Dekho’ turned learning into a game. I discovered the immense diversity of MadhyaPradesh—from forests and forts to rivers and temples.”— Anika Thakre, St. Mary’s English School, Balaghat.
“The quiz improved not only my general knowledge but also my self-confidence. I can now share informationabout Madhya Pradesh’s tourist destinations with my friends.”— R.V. Saxena, Utkarsh Vidyalaya, Kesla, Narmadapuram.
“I never imagined a quiz competition could be this engaging. It was both educational and entertaining forme.”— Poorvi Chauhan, Government Higher Secondary School, Bhatodiya Kala, Chhindwara.
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