President Murmu Conferred “Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2024”
Award and Honour
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President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2024 to 19 exceptional children in New Delhi.
Highlights of Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, 2024
The Rashtriya Bal Puraskar was given to the 19 children selected from all regions of the country for their exceptional achievements in the fields of Art and Culture, Bravery, Innovation, Social Service, and Sports.
- Nine boys and ten girls are selected from 18 States and Union Territories including two Aspirational Districts.
- The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, 2024 conferred upon 19 children selected from all regions of the country for their exceptional achievements in the field of Art and Culture (7), Bravery (1), Science & Technology (1), Innovation (1), Social Service (4), and Sports (5).
- The occasion was presided over by Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani and Minister of State for Women and Child Development Munjpara Mahendrabhai.
- The awards are given to children in the age group of 5 to 18 years.
- On 23rd January Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also interact with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awardees. The children will also take part in the Republic Day parade on January 26th, 2024.
About Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
This national recognition of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar serves to inspire and motivate other youngsters across the country.
- Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar remains to prove the boundless possibilities that arise when the talents of young minds are nurtured and celebrated on a national stage.
- Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is given as a recognition to children with exceptional abilities and outstanding achievement in the fields of innovation, education, sports, art and culture, social service and bravery, who are deserving of recognition.
Award:
- Each awardee is given a medal, a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000/-, book vouchers worth Rs. 10,000/-, a certificate and a citation.
- It ensures fair representation of all States/UTs.
Eligibility Criteria:
A resident of India and Indian citizen who is between the ages 5 to 18 years (as on 31st August of respective year).
Selection:
A National Selection Committee under the Chairpersonship of the Women and Child Development Ministry (WCD) finalizes the names of the awardees for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
