The Indo–Albanian Discovery Challenge, an inter-school quiz, was
successfully organised on 17 January 2026 at Delhi Public School,
Mathura Road, New Delhi, in collaboration with the
𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜
𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚. The event marked a
significant step towards fostering global awareness, cultural
understanding, and an appreciation of international relations
among young learners.
Designed for students of Classes IX and XI, the quiz witnessed
enthusiastic participation from leading schools across the Delhi
NCR region. It offered students an intellectually stimulating
platform to explore the history, culture, heritage, geography,
and contemporary identity of Albania, while situating these
themes within a broader global context.
The quiz rounds were thoughtfully structured, engaging, and
interactive, encouraging students to think critically,
collaborate effectively, and demonstrate a nuanced understanding
of global affairs.
The event was graced by the 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭, 𝐌𝐫
𝐃𝐢𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐮 𝐂. 𝐊𝐮𝐤𝐫𝐞𝐣𝐚, 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥
𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚
𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟
𝐂𝐏 𝐊𝐮𝐤𝐫𝐞𝐣𝐚 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬. A globally respected
architect and urban planner, Mr Kukreja has consistently
championed initiatives that bridge education, culture, and
international cooperation.
The programme was further honoured by the presence of 𝐌𝐫.
𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐡, 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲,
𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬, whose
association underscored the importance of such academic and
cultural engagements in strengthening diplomatic and
people-to-people ties between India and Albania.
Speaking on the occasion, 𝐃𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡,
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥, 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐡𝐢 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥,
𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐚 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝, emphasised the pivotal role of education
in building responsible global citizens. He highlighted that
initiatives such as the Indo–Albanian Discovery Challenge broaden
students’ perspectives, nurture cultural sensitivity, and prepare
them to engage meaningfully with an increasingly interconnected
world.
In the final results of the Indo–Albanian Discovery Challenge,
Delhi Public School, Greater Noida secured the First Position,
followed by Delhi Public School, Vidyut Nagar at the Second
Position. Delhi Public School, Vidyut Nagar also achieved the
Third Position, reflecting a commendable performance by the
participating teams and a high level of academic excellence
demonstrated throughout the competition.
The Indo–Albanian Discovery Challenge stands as a testament to the
shared vision of the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of
Albania to India and DPS Mathura Road in promoting cross-cultural
learning and early engagement with global issues. By bringing
together students, educators, and institutions, the event
successfully strengthened people-to-people ties between India and
Albania, underscoring education as a powerful bridge between
nations and cultures.
DPS Mathura Road