Students from Dalimss Sunbeam Global School, Delhi Public School Bangalore East, and The Orchid School Pune emerged as category toppers at the national competition.
Britannica Education hosted the National Celebration and Felicitation Ceremony of the Britannica Young Author Quest 2025 in New Delhi, bringing together students, educators, and school leaders from across the country. The event marked the culmination of the first edition of the national writing initiative, which witnessed widespread participation from schools across India and recognised young students for original and thoughtful storytelling.
Launched in September 2025, the Britannica Young Author Quest 2025 engaged more than 150,000 students from over 130 schools nationwide. The programme was designed to encourage students to explore imagination, creativity, and empathy through original writing, while strengthening core skills such as literacy, communication, and critical thinking. The initiative concluded with the selection of 120 national finalists whose work demonstrated clarity of thought, originality, and purpose-driven narratives.
Finalists from Grades 4 to 9 were recognised across three categories titled Rising Quill, Creative Scriber, and Master Writer. Students were evaluated on the quality of storytelling, coherence of ideas, and the ability to convey empathy and awareness through written expression. Winners were felicitated with trophies, certificates, and prizes including iPads, Lenovo tablets, and Amazon Echo devices.
Students from Dalimss Sunbeam Global School, Delhi Public School Bangalore East, and The Orchid School Pune emerged as category toppers at the national level. In the Rising Quill category, Ilyan Shamin secured the first position, followed by Arham Kapasi and Abhijith Kumar. The Creative Scriber category saw Taijasi Santra take first place, with Mihika Singal and Anika Srivastava finishing second and third respectively. In the Master Writer category, Maya Davele emerged as the top performer, followed by Siddhi Tyagi and Koshika Bishit.
The evaluation process was led by a jury comprising experienced professionals from the fields of education, publishing, and editorial leadership. The jury included Ms. Angeline Chauhan, Instructional Mentor, Writer, Editor, and Podcaster, Ms. Shabnam Dohutia, Executive Editor at Encyclopedia Britannica, and Ms. Pragya Pandita, Product and Academic Head at Britannica Education India. The panel shortlisted finalists based on originality, narrative intent, and the ability to communicate ideas with sensitivity and depth.
The ceremony was graced by Dr. Kiran Bedi, former IPS officer, social reformer, and author, who attended as Chief Guest. Addressing the students, she encouraged young writers to approach storytelling with empathy, awareness, and responsibility. She spoke about the power of words to influence thought, inspire change, and contribute meaningfully to society, leaving a lasting impression on students, parents, and educators present at the event.
Speaking on the occasion, Utkarsh Mishra, Commercial Director, India and South Asia at Britannica Education, reflected on the scale and impact of the initiative. He said the Young Author Quest aligns closely with Britannica’s mission to nurture curiosity, creativity, and confidence among learners. He noted that the response to the first edition demonstrated how providing the right platform can help young voices articulate ideas, emotions, and purpose with clarity.
The initiative brought together students and educators from diverse regions, fostering a shared culture of creative expression and reflective thinking across participating schools. For many students, the programme served as an opportunity to see themselves as storytellers and aspiring authors, reinforcing confidence and a sense of achievement beyond the classroom.
The national ceremony hosted 24 finalists along with their parents, educators, and school leaders from the Delhi NCR region, along with members of the Britannica Education team. As the concluding milestone of the first edition, the event underscored Britannica Education’s continued efforts to support purposeful learning and nurture young voices through structured, meaningful writing programmes across India.
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