Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (Erstwhile Kolkata Port Trust), under the aegis of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Government of India, is pleased to invite you to be part of SMPA Mindstorm Quiz, a National-level Quiz, being organized as part of India Maritime Week 2025.
This unique quiz aims to engage young minds and professionals alike in exploring India’s rich maritime heritage, contemporary port operations, and global shipping dynamics. The event seeks to foster awareness and enthusiasm for the maritime sector among students, future leaders, and trade stakeholders.
Prizes Worth ₹6 Lakhs at The Grand Finale with top 10 participants:
• 1st Prize – ₹2.5 Lakh
• 2nd Prize – ₹1.5 Lakh
• 3rd Prize – ₹1 Lakh
• 4th–10th – ₹15,000 each as consolation prizes
Event Details:
• Preliminary Round: Online Quiz on Unstop platform, on 22nd October 2025
• Semi-Final: Online Quiz on Unstop platform for Top 200 participants, on 23rd October 2025
• Grand Finale: An exciting on-stage quiz on 29th October 2025 for Top 10 participants,
Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO, Mumbai
The finale will bring together the top 10 finalists from across India at India Maritime Week, 2025, offering a vibrant confluence of maritime knowledge, youthful energy, and industry participation.
We warmly invite students from leading educational institutions, as well as members of the maritime and trade fraternity, to take part in the online quiz rounds. We also encourage you to join us at the Grand Finale and encourage participation from your institutions and professional networks.
Enclosed is a formal invitation letter from the Chairman, SMPA, inviting your institution to participate in this national initiative.
Your presence and support will add immense value to this national initiative celebrating India’s maritime spirit.
Registration: https://unstop.com/p/smpa-mindstorm-quiz-kolkata-port-trust-1574697
For further information or participation-related queries, please contact:
Email: natasha@smportkolkata.shipping.gov.in; mrityunjay@smportkolkata.shipping.gov.in
REGISTER NOW! Last Date of Registration: 21/10/25 @ 12 noon.
