STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: India’s most exciting, glamorous and sought after beauty pageant is underway and continues its talent hunt at Fortune Inn Riviera, Jammu which has come on board as the hospitality and venue partner for the same.
The top three of Jammu and Kashmir have been given a golden ticket to the north zonal crowning ceremony to be held in Delhi at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel on 16th April.
The most deserving candidate from each of the eight states i.e. Miss India Delhi, Miss India Haryana, Miss India Himachal Pradesh, Miss India Jammu and Kashmir, Miss India Madhya Pradesh, Miss India Punjab, Miss India Uttar Pradesh and Miss India Uttarakhand will represent their state at the grand finale which is going to be held in Mumbai in June.
The day long auditions are expected to witness an overwhelming response from the city as always, with the hope of local talent winning the prestigious title.
For the very first time, the pageant will host mentors for each zone who will guide the contestants to merit.
To take charge of the proceeding for the North Zone we have none other than the former Miss India, Bollywood actress, television host and model Neha Dhupia.
The eligibility criteria to apply for fbbColorsFemina Miss India 2017 include: Height – 5.5′ and above, Age – 18-25 (as of 31st December 2017), Nationality – Indian (Valid Indian passport holder) & OCI card holder (she cannot win the miss India title and can only win the runner up titles).
The Application criteria include: Birth State – The applicant can apply from her birth state. Current State- The applicant can apply from the state she is currently residing / employed / studying at. Native State – The applicant can apply from either of her parents birth state or from the state her parents are currently residing in. To encourage maximum participation, the height criteria is reduced to 5’5′ and swimwear round is eliminated.
Those interested in participating are required to apply by logging on to www.missindia.in and mail their pictures and profiles to [email protected].
