- Sharannya Ghosh from Our Lady Queen of the Mission School, Kolkata is among the six winners who have been felicitated with scholarships of Rs. 1 lakh each.
- Lahana Barik from Lions Calcutta Greater Vidya Mandir and Aadya Jha from Delhi Public School, Newtown were among the runners-up and received scholarships of Rs. 50 thousand each.
- The competition witnessed overwhelming participation with over 9 lakh entries from all over the country.
Kolkata: Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, felicitated the national winners of SPLASH, an annual Pan-India competition on Art, Craft, and Literature for children in the age group of 7-14 years. The winners were felicitated by senior Axis Bank officials – Amitabh Chaudhry, MD&CEO, Rajiv Anand, Deputy Managing Director, Rajkamal Vempati, Head – HR, Arjun Chowdhry, Group Executive.
All the three students won under the age group of 7 – 10 years. Sharannya Ghosh from Our Lady Queen of the Mission School, Kolkata stood first while Aadya Jha from Delhi Public School, Newtown was placed second in the Literature Category. Lahana Barik from Lions Calcutta Greater Vidya Mandir was the runner-up in the Art Category.
Axis Bank felicitated the twelve finalists at Axis House, Mumbai. Each of the six winners was awarded a scholarship of Rs. 1 lakh, along with exciting hampers and electronic gadgets from partners such as Vivo, BSA Cycles, American Tourister, and BoAt. Additionally, the runners-up received Rs. 50 thousand each.
Marking a new milestone, the competition witnessed entries from over 9 lakh participants from all over the nation, which has increased by almost 40% year on year. By conducting the competition phygitally (both physically and digitally), the Bank ensured that every child has an opportunity to showcase their talent.
Speaking on the occasion, Anoop Manohar, Chief Marketing Officer, Axis Bank, said, “Splash is not merely a competition; it is a platform where young minds can express their thoughts and imaginations through arts, drawing, and literature. We are delighted to see such a vast pool of talent come together to make this competition a nationwide success. This initiative has always been about discovering, nurturing, and celebrating the talent of these brilliant minds. The grandeur of this competition reaffirms that we are deeply invested in the growth and well-being of our customers and communities.”
These participants were adjudged by jury panel comprising Savio Mascarenhas, Group Art Director at Amar Chitra Katha; Sharad Tawade, an alumnus from the L.S. Raheja School of Art, Mumbai, and Vikrant Shitole, a revered artist from Art Society of India. With an aim to encourage young participants to reflect on and express the importance of appreciation and thankfulness through their creativity, Axis Bank reached out to over 3,300+ schools and activated its 5500+ branches spread throughout the nation.
About Axis Bank:
Axis Bank is one of the largest private sector banks in India. Axis Bank offers the entire spectrum of services to customer segments covering Large and Mid-Corporates, SME, Agriculture, and Retail Businesses. With its 5,706 domestic branches (including extension counters) and 14,476 ATMs across the country as on 31st December 2024. The network of Axis Bank spreads across 3,122 centres, enabling the Bank to reach out to a large cross-section of customers with an array of products and services. The Axis Group includes Axis Mutual Fund, Axis Securities Ltd., Axis Finance, Axis Trustee, Axis Capital, A.TReDS Ltd., Freecharge, Axis Pension Fund and Axis Bank Foundation.
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