365Telugu.com online news, National,March 1st, 2025: Axis Bank, one of India’s leading private sector banks, felicitated the national winners of SPLASH, an esteemed annual Pan-India competition focused on Art, Craft, and Literature for children aged 7-14 years.
The grand felicitation ceremony took place at Axis House, Mumbai, where the winners were honored by senior bank officials, including Amitabh Chaudhry (MD & CEO), Rajiv Anand (Deputy MD), Rajkamal Vempati (Head – HR), and Arjun Chowdhry (Group Executive).
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The six national finalists were each awarded a scholarship of ₹1 lakh, along with exciting hampers and electronic gadgets from partners like Vivo, BSA Cycles, American Tourister, and BoAt. Additionally, the runners-up were rewarded with ₹50,000 each.
National Winners of SPLASH 2025
Age Group: 7 – 10 Years
- Art: S. Tharunika – Campion Anglo Indian School, Tamil Nadu
- Craft: P. Yashvi – Senthil Public School, Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Literature: Sharannya Ghosh – Our Lady Queen of the Mission School, Kolkata
Age Group: 11 – 14 Years
- Art: Kavya Gugale – Vibgyor High School NIBM, Pune
- Craft: Madhav – Neo Learning School, Padampur, Rajasthan
- Literature: Prateek Mishra – Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya, Puri, Odisha
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This year’s competition saw an astounding participation of over 9 lakh students from across the country, marking a 40% year-on-year growth. By adopting a phygital format (both physical and digital), Axis Bank ensured wider accessibility for children to showcase their talents.
Speaking at the event, Anoop Manohar, Chief Marketing Officer, Axis Bank, remarked,
“SPLASH is more than just a competition; it is a celebration of creativity and imagination. We are thrilled to witness such incredible talent nationwide. Our goal is to continue fostering young minds, nurturing their artistic potential, and making this platform even bigger every year.”
A distinguished jury panel judged the entries, comprising:
- Savio Mascarenhas – Group Art Director, Amar Chitra Katha
- Sharad Tawade – Alumnus, L.S. Raheja School of Art, Mumbai
- Vikrant Shitole – Artist, Art Society of India
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Axis Bank’s outreach spanned 3,300+ schools and 5,500+ branches nationwide, encouraging young artists to reflect on themes of appreciation and thankfulness through their creative expressions. The overwhelming response underscores the bank’s commitment to empowering young talent and enriching communities through initiatives like SPLASH.