Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025 Date Details
The Central Department of Women and Child Development has kicked off the application process for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2025, now available online. Candidates eager to be considered have until July 31, 2024, to get their applications in. This prestigious award seeks to honor individuals who have shown remarkable skills in various fields including sports, community service, science and tech, environmental initiatives, arts and culture, and innovation, all based on national standards.
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply through the official PMRBP website at awards.gov.in before the cutoff date of July 31, 2024. Applicants must be Indian citizens aged between 5 and 18 years as of the deadline. Additionally, the accomplishments or events for which they are nominated should have taken place within the two years prior to the application submission date.
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Outline Guide
| 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 Details
On December 26 each year, known as ‘Veer Bal Diwas,’ the Prime Minister’s Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) reveals its list of awardees. This distinguished honor can be bestowed upon up to 25 outstanding young individuals across various categories, showcasing extraordinary talents among the youth. Nevertheless, the esteemed National Selection Committee holds the discretion to make exceptions to this cap. Each deserving honoree will be awarded a medal symbolizing their remarkable achievements, along with a certificate recognizing their important contributions.
Among the accolades is the Bravery Award, a significant recognition for a young person who has exhibited extraordinary courage and selflessness in dangerous situations. This award shines a spotlight on acts of exceptional bravery, including those who risk their lives for others, confront severe natural or man-made crises with steadfast bravery, or display remarkable mental strength and quick decision-making when faced with serious threats to themselves or their community. It honors individuals who have demonstrated outstanding valor and integrity in the face of significant adversity.
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the awards featured on awards.gov.in, a child must be an Indian citizen living in India, aged between 6 and 18 as of July 31 of the relevant year. Furthermore, the event, action, or achievement that is being nominated must have occurred within the two years preceding the application deadline for that year.
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Committee Overview
An esteemed panel, comprising esteemed representatives from the Ministry of Women and Child Development, along with specialists from diverse fields and well-informed authorities in pertinent domains, meticulously chooses the award winners. This diverse assembly collaborates to assess and recognize individuals who have significantly contributed to the advancement of women and child welfare.
Notable Recipients of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
The notable awardees of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar and the National Child Award/Bal Shakti Puraskar are as follows:
- 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)
Nomination Procedure for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
Nominating someone for an award requires following a well-defined process with particular steps. To put forth a nomination, individuals should access the National Awards Portal, exclusively available via the official website of the Ministry of Women and Child Development at www.wcd.nic.in. Any nominations submitted through alternative channels will be disregarded. Once the online applications are completed, they will be forwarded to the appropriate States, Union Territories, and District Collectors or Magistrates for verification of the information provided. Only those nominations that obtain endorsements prior to the deadline will proceed to subsequent assessment or actions.