KATHA Utsav
School Awards
Recognising Schools That Lead India’s Writing Movement
Purpose
To honour and incentivise progressive schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to building a culture of reading, writing, and social change by participating in Katha National Writers’ Workshop in significant numbers and with good quality of writing.
This exclusive recognition system creates prestige and aspiration for schools, and makes them feel privileged and special, while encouraging sustained and scaled participation year after year.
Recognition Levels & Criterion
Centurion Club
Criterion:
- Submissions from 100+ students
Recognition & Benefits:
Changemaker Club
Criterion:
- Submissions from 50+ students
Recognition & Benefits:
Champion Club
Criterion:
- Submissions from 25+ students
Recognition & Benefits:
Why Schools Should Aim for It
Prestige & Branding
Publicly recognised as a leader in nurturing changemakers.
Inspiration
Motivates students, teachers, and parents to engage deeply and aim higher.
Visibility
Acknowledged at high-profile regional and national events.
Legacy
Builds your school’s reputation year after year.
Why This Matters
Katha Utsav is a national movement to nurture reader-leaders and changemakers through the power of stories.
This year, we are introducing a new way to recognise progressive schools that lead this movement with exceptional participation and achievement.