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Axis Bank has launched SPLASH 2025, the 13th edition of its nationwide Art, Craft, and Literature competition for children aged 7–14 years. Centered on the theme “Dreams,” the initiative aims to inspire young minds to explore their creativity. Participants can register and submit entries both online and offline until December 31, 2025, with the Bank expecting to engage over 1.1 million children through schools, RWAs, and Axis Bank branches.
This year’s competition includes two sub-themes: “A Day in My Dream Life” for ages 7–10, and “The Future as I Dream It” for ages 11–14. More than 100 renowned experts will evaluate submissions, including Amar Chitra Katha’s Group Art Director Savio Mascarenhas, Ryan International Group of Institutions Director Dr. Snehal Pinto, and The Art Society of India’s Hon. Vice President Deepak Patil. The bank has also launched the ‘AI Dream Generator’, allowing children to bring their dream concepts to life across art, craft, or literature formats.
Speaking about the initiative, Mr. Anoop Manohar, President & Chief Marketing Officer, Axis Bank, said that SPLASH serves as a nurturing platform that builds confidence and fuels imagination, helping children envision a world filled with possibilities. The competition awards ₹1 lakh each to six winners and ₹50,000 each to six runners-up, who will also participate in an exclusive Art & Craft workshop at Tashkeel, Dubai. Winning artworks will be showcased at the Museum of Art and Photography (MAP), Bengaluru, while the top 400 qualifiers will receive exciting partner-brand vouchers and goodies.