Young Students Take Centre Stage as HDFC ERGO Concludes Third Edition of State Insurance Quiz Junior in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

Parthanil Ghosh, Executive Director, HDFC ERGO General Insurance, said the initiative engaged over 1,070 student teams from 42 districts, reflecting sustained efforts to build insurance awareness at the grassroots

The third edition of the State Insurance Quiz Junior for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry concluded with a competitive grand finale, bringing together young students from government schools across the region to test their understanding of insurance and financial protection. The initiative, organised by HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company, reflects a sustained effort to build insurance awareness at the grassroots level through early engagement with students.
After multiple preliminary and semi-final rounds conducted across the states, eight top-performing teams qualified for the grand finale. The final round saw Team Srinuprasad and Ajesh from GHSS Kalkulam, Kanniyakumari, emerge as winners. Sibidharshan and Nikil from GHSS Palapatti, Namakkal, secured the first runner-up position, while Monisha and Anushya from GHS Vanavareddy, Kallakurichi, finished as second runners-up. The winning team received a cash prize of ₹1.5 lakh, while the first and second runners-up were awarded ₹90,000 and ₹60,000 respectively. The remaining five finalist teams were each awarded ₹30,000.

The 2026 edition recorded participation from over 1,070 teams representing Tamil-medium government schools across 42 districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. This marked a significant increase from the previous year, when the second edition of the quiz saw participation from over 530 teams, indicating growing interest and awareness among students.
Commenting on the initiative, Parthanil Ghosh, Executive Director, HDFC ERGO General Insurance, said building financial confidence at a young age plays a crucial role in shaping long-term resilience. He noted that as the lead insurer for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, the company remains focused on strengthening insurance awareness at the grassroots and encouraging informed understanding of insurance products. He added that the quiz, which began with participation from just over 100 schools, has grown steadily over three years, reflecting increasing curiosity and engagement among students across the states.

The State Insurance Quiz Junior forms part of HDFC ERGO’s broader national efforts to promote insurance literacy among young people. Since 2016, the company has conducted the Insurance Quiz Junior at a national level, engaging over 25 lakh students across India. Expanding this focus further, HDFC ERGO introduced the Insurance Quiz Senior in 2025 for undergraduate students, which saw participation from more than 1,100 students across over 140 cities.
In addition to the quiz initiative, HDFC ERGO recently concluded the third edition of Kapitu Varaam, or Insurance Week, in collaboration with 29 non-life insurers across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The campaign aimed to improve public understanding of motor, health, home, shopkeeper, and MSME insurance through outreach activities such as pamphlet distribution, newspaper inserts, and awareness drives at high-footfall locations. Collectively, these activities facilitated approximately 17 lakh interactions across the region.

Through these initiatives, the company continues to focus on expanding insurance awareness among students and communities, reinforcing the role of education in strengthening long-term financial preparedness.

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