Bhubaneswar: The regional auditions for the much-awaited KIIT Nanhipari Little Miss India competition will be held in the state capital on December 3, 2022, at its campus 7 premises. “Nanhipari” is a national-level talent hunt competition for young girls between the age group of 15-17 years.
It made a small beginning in 2001 at Kendujhar, Odisha. Since then, the event has progressively taken rapid strides and has now become a national event of repute. Patronised by social activist and educationist, Prof Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS, the event transformed into a national event in 2004. The entire management of the event was passed on to the KIIT Group of Institutions and KIIT University in 2015.
The goal, as set by the organisers, is to maintain the distinctness of this competition in the forthcoming years. They also aim at promoting this competition to such heights that the reigning “Nanhi Pari” can find herself on a pedestal to achieve global fame and recognition, preparing her for the next frontier of Miss India, Miss World, or similar recognitions, pinning India as a prominent face on the world map.
A host of attractive prizes have been introduced in the 20th edition of the competition this year. 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 will win Rs.10 lakh – Rs. 1 lakh cash prize and a maximum of Rs. 9 lakh for studying any discipline in the University. Similarly, the 2nd Runners Up will get Rs. 9.5 lakh – Rs. 50,000/- cash prize and a maximum of Rs. 9 lakh for studying any discipline in the University.
There are various categories for the participants such as Miss Rapunzel – the girl with the most beautiful hair, Miss Photogenic – the girl with the best pose in the photoshoot round, Miss Selfie – Maximum likes on Facebook page; Miss Fashion girl with the best costume in both rounds; Miss Whizkid girl with highest marks in quiz round; Miss Cinderella having a graceful walk & pose and a positive attitude; Miss Urvasi with Best Talent, Miss Personality girl with sharp intelligence, confidence and communication skills; Miss Monalisa most beautiful girl with a most beautiful smile and Miss Active the most active girl in sports round.
The Founder of KIIT & KISS and chief patron of Prof Achyuta Samanta extended his best wishes to KIIT Nanhpari participants. The grand finale will be held on December 29 at Bhubaneswar to crown Little Miss India.
