Balachelimi National Children’s Story Awards 2025 held in Hyderabad

The Balachelimi National Children’s Story Awards–2025 were presented in Hyderabad, honouring young writers from across India. A total of 36 winners were selected in three categories celebrating creativity and contributions to children’s literature.

Hyderabad: The Balachelimi National Children’s Story Awards–2025 function held on Sunday at Oxford Grammar School, Himayatnagar, honoured young storytellers and writers from across the country who have been contributing significantly to children’s literature.

The national-level story competition was conducted in three categories: children’s stories written by adults, children’s stories written by youth and stories written by school-going children. A panel of expert jury members evaluated the entries and selected a total of 36 winners from the best stories across the three categories.

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The prize distribution ceremony was attended by Riyaz, Chairman, Telangana State Library Council, Dr Ravi Sarada, Andhra Pradesh State Library Council, and eminent artists Kurella Srinivas, Dhanunjaya, and Madabhushi Lalitha Devi.

Presiding over the event, Manikonda Vedakumar said the first Balachelimi library was established at Pochampally on November 20, 2019, and recalled that Balachelimi libraries continued to function even during the COVID period, following safety measures.

Dr Riyaz suggested translating the Balachelimi magazine into multiple languages, along with Telugu, to make it accessible to more students.