CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The National Awards and Exhibition, presented by BriBooks and powered by Education World, celebrated the literary brilliance of young Indian authors. This prestigious event honored the winners of two major student-led literary movements—the National Young Authors’ Fair (NYAF) and the Summer Book Writing Festival (SBWF).

Held in New Delhi, the event brought together 200 finalists, selected from an extraordinary 500,000 books written by students through BriBooks’ Gen-AI-powered platform. It was a landmark moment for young writers, educators, and literary enthusiasts across the country.

NYAF 2024-25: Recognizing Young Literary Leaders

The National Young Authors’ Fair (NYAF) 2024-25 culminated in a grand awards ceremony in Delhi, celebrating India’s best young storytellers.

The event was inaugurated by Smt. Smriti Irani, Former Union Minister for Education & Women & Child Development, who encouraged student authors and applauded their creativity. She was joined by Bhavin Shah, CEO of Education World; Navyn Salem, Founder & CEO of Edesia Nutrition; and Ohad Ouziel, bestselling author of 100 Hidden Truths of Parenting. Their presence added significance to the event, which has become a cornerstone for nurturing young literary talent.

India’s Leading Schools in Literary Excellence

Schools across India participated in NYAF, with several recognized for their commitment to fostering young writers.

Delhi Public School, Sushant Lok, was named India’s No. 1 Literary Leader.

Literary Leadership Awards were given to:

Narayana E-Techno School, Chennai

Global Indian International School, Hyderabad

Medi-Caps International School, Indore

Jagran Public School, Varanasi

The event also honored educators who have played a key role in nurturing creativity. HARI A from Harvest Public School, Khammam, was named India’s No. 1 Inspiring Educator. Among the Top Inspiring Educator Award recipients were:

Pritika Chaddha (Uttam School for Girls)

Jyoti Aggarwal (Maharaja Agarsain Public School)

Dusari Srivani (GIIS Uppal Campus)

Their dedication has empowered students to become confident, published authors.

Young Authors Making Their Mark

The event showcased some of the most promising young authors in the country.

Reanna Sachdeva was recognized as India’s No. 1 Jury Award Winner for Chasing The Impossible.

Virat Sai Manjunath was named India’s No. 1 Best-Selling Author for Sprouts Of Success.

Athena Guzman from Singapore won the NYAF Singapore Award for Path to the Afterlife Part: 1.

The Young Prodigy Authors category featured remarkable talent, including:

Keya Hatkar, recipient of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar.

Kshipra Moreker, author of 18+ books and a record-holder in the India Book of Records.

Golden Pen Jury Award Winners, including Maitree Jain, Krishnav Taneja, Tanirika Dixit, and Aahana Gupta, recognized for their contributions across genres such as science fiction, climate change awareness, and cultural narratives.

Bhavin Shah, CEO of Education World, highlighted the significance of the event, stating, “This platform isn’t just about writing—it’s about expression, creativity, and identity. Every book here is a testament to the limitless potential of our students.”

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