Rourkela: Prateekshya Anuskankshya of Odisha’s Rourkela was adjudged first runner-up at the Mission Dreams Miss India 2020 contest held in Kolkata.
Prateekshya impressed the judges by showcasing Odisha’s art and culture. Over 15,000 girls from all over India took part in the contest.
Prateekshya also won the ‘Miss Body Beautiful’ title in the contest.
Daughter of Praveen Harichandan and Akash Mansingh, Prateekshya is a Plus-III first year student at Rourkela Government College.
Prateekshya, who aims to be an actress, had secured first position in the national level contest ‘Glory Queen’ competition, which was held in Puri early in 2020.
She won awards in several other beauty contests as well.