S Chand hosts prize distribution ceremony at NDWBF 2025

The ceremony featured a range of exciting prizes, including two grand prizes of brand-new laptops to support winners on their digital learning journey.

10 Feb 2025 | By PrintWeek Team

The Scratch and Win contest, launched earlier this year, encouraged customers to engage with S Chand’s educational resources

S Chand Group hosted an engaging prize distribution ceremony at its stall during the New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) 2025. The event, held on 4 February celebrated the winners of the Scratch and Win contest and recognised the enthusiasm and participation of the learning community.

The Scratch and Win contest, launched earlier this year, encouraged customers to engage with S Chand’s educational resources, offering them the chance to win a variety of prizes, including educational scholarships, laptops, merchandise, and redeemable gift vouchers. This initiative aimed to add value to book purchases while fostering a deeper connection with readers and learners.

The ceremony featured a range of exciting prizes, including two grand prizes of brand-new laptops to support winners on their digital learning journey; and five scholarships worth Rs 10,000 each, awarded to support academic growth. The prizes included S Chand gift vouchers, sippers, neckbands, and more.

The event was graced by the presence of Himanshu Gupta, managing director of S Chand Group, and Sachin Sharma, business head of S Chand Publishing (higher education), who presented the top awards to the winners.

Gupta said, “We are incredibly excited to celebrate the passion for learning that we have witnessed through this contest. This ceremony is a testament to our commitment to fostering a love of education and rewarding the dedication of our readers and learners. We believe this is a fitting way to acknowledge the support of our community at the prestigious New Delhi World Book Fair.”

Sharma added, “This prize ceremony is a way for us to give back to our loyal customers and readers, and a fantastic opportunity to share the fun and excitement with everyone at NDWBF. It’s also an opportunity to connect with our community, promote authentic books, and discourage piracy.  Through this ceremony, we aim to celebrate the enthusiasm of our community and reward their pursuit of knowledge."