Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2025 Date
The Central Department of Women and Child Development has officially launched the online application process for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2025. Those interested have until July 31, 2024, to submit their nominations. This esteemed award recognizes young individuals who have shown remarkable talent in areas such as sports, social service, science and technology, environmental efforts, arts and culture, and innovation, in line with national standards.
Eligible candidates are invited to apply via the official Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar website at awards.gov.in before the final deadline of July 31, 2024. To qualify, applicants must be Indian citizens aged between 5 and 18 years as of the cut-off date. Furthermore, the achievements or events for which they are being nominated should have occurred within the two years leading up to the application deadline.
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Outline
| Topic | Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar |
| Type | Civilian award |
| Awarded for | Innovation, Scholastic Achievements, Social Service, Arts, Culture, Bravery, Sports |
| Venue | Durbar Hall, Rashtrapati |
| Presented by | Government of India |
| Reward | A medal and a certificate |
| Notification | Click here |
| Homepage | Click Here |
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025 Award
Every year on December 26, a date commemorated as ‘Veer Bal Diwas,’ the Prime Minister’s Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) will announce its recipients. This esteemed recognition is awarded to a select group of up to 25 exceptional children from diverse fields. However, the prestigious National Selection Committee may consider exceptions to this limit. Each awardee will receive a unique medal that reflects their significant accomplishments, paired with a certificate that acknowledges their extraordinary contributions.
The Bravery Award stands as a distinguished accolade for a young individual who has shown remarkable courage and altruism in perilous situations. It honors acts of extraordinary valor, such as risking one’s life to assist others, facing natural disasters or human-made crises with fearless determination, or exhibiting incredible mental resilience and quick thinking when confronted with serious threats to themselves or their communities. This award is a celebration of those who have demonstrated exceptional bravery and character in the most trying and treacherous times.
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Eligibility Criteria
For a child to qualify for the awards listed on awards.gov.in, they must be an Indian citizen and a resident of India, aged between 6 and 18 years as of July 31st of the relevant year. Additionally, the event, act, or achievement for which they are being nominated should have taken place within two years prior to the deadline for submitting applications or nominations for that year.
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Selection Committee
A distinguished committee, made up of respected members from the Ministry of Women and Child Development, alongside specialists from different sectors and experts with deep insights in their respective areas, carefully selects the award recipients. This varied group works together to evaluate and identify those individuals who have notably impacted the welfare of women and children.
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Notable Recipients
The distinguished recipients of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar and the National Child Award/Bal Shakti Puraskar include:
- Palak Muchhal (2000)
- S. J. Jananiy (2001)
- Akshat Chopra (2007)
- Kishan SS (2009)
- Aravindh Chithambaram (2015)
- R Vaishali (2015)
- Vantika Agrawal (2016)
- Nihal Sarin (2016)
- Akash Manoj (2017)
- Zaira Wasim (2017)
- Dev Joshi (2019)
- Esow Alben (2019)
- Mohammed Suhail Chinya Salimpasha (2019)
- Shivangi Pathak (2019)
- R Praggnanandhaa (2019)
- Esha Singh (2020)
- Jyoti Kumari (2021)
- Souhardya De (2021)
- Prasiddhi Singh (2021)
- Linthoi Chanambam (2024)
Procedure for sending nomination in Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
Nominations for awards involve a structured process that must be adhered to carefully. To put forward a candidate, individuals should visit the National Awards Portal, which is accessible solely via the official site of the Ministry of Women and Child Development at www.wcd.nic.in. Any submissions made through other channels will not be considered valid. After nominations are submitted online, they are sent to the respective States, Union Territories, and District Collectors or Magistrates for verification of the details provided. Only those nominations that are submitted by the specified deadline will be eligible for further review or action.
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