Bhubaneswar: Femina Miss India World 2024 Nikita Porwal, Femina Miss India 2024 1st runner-up Rekha Pandey and 2nd runner-up Aayushi Dholakia will be the star attractions at the 24th edition of KIIT NanhiPari Little Miss India contest at the KIIT campus here on December 22 and 23.
The event will bring together 25 finalists from different states.
The semifinals will kick off on December 22, paving the way for the grand finale the day after.
The top 10 will battle for the coveted top three spots to identify the best among the talented and glamorous bright stars, who were cherry-picked from regional rounds held across India from August.
A total prize pool of Rs 41.50 lakh will be up for grabs.
The girl who is crowned champion will receive a cash prize of Rs 3 lakh, along with a full fee waiver (up to Rs 18 lakh) for pursuing higher studies at KIIT. The first and second runners-up will be awarded Rs 2 lakh and Rs 50,000 respectively, and substantial fee waivers for their studies at the university.
The competition will also decide the winners of titles such as Miss Rapunzel, Miss Photogenic, Miss Selfie (Maximum likes on Facebook), Miss Fashion Girl, Miss Wizkid, Miss Cinderella, Miss Urvashi, Miss Catwalk, Miss Monalisa and Miss Active. They will also receive impressive prizes.