President Murmu to confer ‘PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar’ on 17 children from 14 States/UTs

New Delhi, December 25 : President Droupadi Murmu will confer the ‘Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar’ on 17 children for exceptional achievements in seven categories in New Delhi tomorrow. Children hail from 14 states and UTs. The government confers the Bal Puraskar to children for achievements in art and culture, bravery, innovation, science and technology, social service, sports, and the environment. Each awardee will receive a medal, certificate, and citation booklet.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in Veer Baal Diwas, a nationwide celebration honouring children as the foundation of India’s future, at Bharat Mandapam tomorrow. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. The Prime Minister will launch ‘Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan.’ It aims at improving nutritional outcomes and well-being by strengthening the implementation of nutrition-related services.

Various initiatives will also be run across the nation to engage young minds, promote awareness about the significance of the day, and foster a culture of courage and dedication to the nation. A series of online competitions, including interactive quizzes, will be organised through the MyGov and MyBharat portals. Interesting activities like storytelling, creative writing, and poster-making, among others, will be undertaken in schools, childcare institutions, and Anganwadi centres. Awardees of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar will also be present during the programme.