Honoring Young Achievers: The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

The government has opened nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, a notable national accolade acknowledging remarkable accomplishments by children. These awards, organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, celebrate youth excellence in areas such as bravery, sports, social service, science and technology, and arts and culture.

Eligible candidates are Indian citizens residing in the country, aged between five and 18 as of July 31, 2026. Interested applicants have until July 31 to submit their nominations, including self-nominations and recommendations, exclusively online via the National Awards Portal at https://awards.gov.in.

For detailed guidelines and submission processes, potential nominees are encouraged to visit the National Awards Portal. This initiative highlights the nation's commitment to fostering and recognizing young talent's contributions.

(With inputs from agencies.)