Padmalaya Nanda
Little Miss Universe 2017 contestant from India, Padmalaya NandaFacebook

Padmalaya Nanda is all set to represent India in Little Miss Universe 2017. The 12-year-old girl hails from Odisha and is quite confident of winning the pageant.

Padmalaya will not only represent India for Little Miss Universe 2017 title, but also for Little Miss World. The eighth standard girl is excited to appear for the competition, and is quite confident of winning it too.

"I thank people for their blessings and support. For the beauty pageant, I am giving my 100 percent and I am very confident. I am trying to promote my culture and if people support me, I will definitely win this title," ANI quoted Padmalaya as saying.

The Little Miss Universe 2017 contest will be held at Georgia, US from May 31, and the Little Miss World contest will happen in Greece. The gorgeous kid will compete against 15 other contestants from across the world.

She has also urged her fans to vote for her for the title of Little Miss Universe. She has shared the voting link on Facebook, informing fans that the voting lines will be open till June 4, 9 am.

Padmalaya had earlier won titles of Miss Preteen Junior Model India, Best Ball Gown (designed by her) and Miss Preteen People's Choice. Padmalaya shared a number of her photos on Facebook that shows the girl's confidence.

Some of the pictures are random clicks, while some others are from various contests and photoshoots. Some photos are from her recent meeting with Odisha Governor and Chief Minister.