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Bokaro ( Jharkhan) : DPS Bokaro student Rishi Divya Kirti (Class XII) bagged first position and was declared the overall champion in the Grand Finale of Ganga Quest 2021, the online global quiz contest in which more than 11 lakh students from across 113 nations participated.
The prestigious quiz was organised by the Union Jal Ministry and National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) in association with Tree Craze Foundation on Ganga, rivers and environment on the occasion of World Environment Day 2021. The quiz was first conceptualised in 2019 as an educational programme to sensitise people specially the students towards River Ganga and other rivers of the country.
Rishi Divya Kirti stood first in the live quiz Grade III category conducted for Classes XI and XII students and was declared the overall winner of Ganga Quest 2021.
The competition was held in four rounds. In the last round, Rishi Divya Kirti was among 36 others who made it to the final round. Twelve students including Rishi were shortlisted after screening for the online live final round. Rishi defeated 11 other competitors to win the coveted trophy. On Ganga Dusshera i.e June 20, 2021, Rishi Divya Kirti will be awarded a laptop, a knowledge kit, and a certificate.
Rishi’s father U K Singh is a teacher while his mother Anju Singh is a homemaker. Rishi’s father said that he was delighted at the wonderful success of his son at the international level. “I am very thankful to respected Principal sir and all teachers for their blessings and support,” he added.
Sharing his happiness Rishi said, “I owe this award to my school, my teachers, and my parents who have constantly guided and motivated me to participate in this quiz competition.”
Principal, DPS Bokaro, A S Gangwar, congratulated Rishi Divya Kirti for his extraordinary performance. He said that Rishi has made his school, his State as well as the entire Nation proud by his exemplary performance and added that it is his hard work and perseverance that has enabled him to achieve this remarkable feat. He wished Rishi all the best for his future.