Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2025 Date
The Central Department of Women and Child Development has launched the online application process for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2025. Applications will be accepted until July 31, 2024. Young achievers in areas such as sports, social service, science and technology, environmental efforts, arts and culture, and innovation are invited to be nominated for these esteemed awards in accordance with national criteria.
Those who meet the eligibility requirements are urged to submit their applications via the official website of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar at awards.gov.in before the final deadline of July 31, 2024. Eligible applicants must be Indian citizens aged between 5 and 18 years as of July 31, 2024. Furthermore, the achievements or events being recognized should have occurred within the two years leading up to the submission date.
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, known as ‘Veer Bal Diwas,’ the names of the winners of the Prime Minister’s Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) will be announced. This esteemed award, which can be awarded to a maximum of 25 children, aims to celebrate remarkable young individuals across various fields. However, the distinguished National Selection Committee may consider exceptions to this limit. Each recipient will receive a prestigious medal that reflects their exceptional accomplishments, along with a certificate that acknowledges their significant contributions.
The Bravery Award is a high honor given to a young individual who has shown extraordinary courage and selflessness in dangerous situations. This accolade highlights acts of exceptional bravery, such as risking one’s life to save others, bravely facing challenging natural or manmade crises, or demonstrating incredible mental fortitude and quick thinking in life-threatening scenarios. It stands as a recognition of those who have shown unparalleled bravery and character during the most difficult and hazardous 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 residing in India, aged between 6 and 18 years as of July 31st of the given year. Additionally, the event, act, or accomplishment for which they are being nominated must have taken place within two years leading up to the deadline for applications or nominations for that year.
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Selection Committee
A carefully curated committee, featuring respected members from the Ministry of Women and Child Development alongside specialists from different sectors and experts well-versed in their respective areas, undertakes the selection of award recipients. This varied group works together to evaluate and identify those who have made noteworthy contributions to 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
To nominate someone for awards, there are clear guidelines that must be adhered to. Individuals wishing to put forth a nomination can do so exclusively via the National Awards Portal, which is accessible only through the official website of the Ministry of Women and Child Development at www.wcd.nic.in. Any nominations submitted through alternative methods will be disregarded. After online submissions are made, the applications will be 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 assessment or proceedings.
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