35 winners to be feted for showcasing Bihar’s hidden places

Patna: Tourism minister Raju Kumar Singh will award the winners of ‘Mera Prakhand-Mera Gaurav' and ‘Bihar Through the Eyes of an Influencer' competitions on Tuesday. As many as 35 participants won in the competitions held last year by the department. The first, second and third winners will be awarded Rs. 50,000, Rs 45,000 and Rs.35,000 respectively. Secretary Udayan Mishra said the objective of the competition was to identify hidden or lesser-known places within the state's various blocks that are important from a historical, religious or cultural perspective.