President Droupadi Murmu on Friday (December 27, 2025) conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to 20 children for their exceptional achievements in the fields of Bravery, Social Service, Environment, Sports, Art & Culture and Science and Technology at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.

Cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi conferred with Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

What are Bal Puraskar awards?

The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) is a prestigious national-level award conferred annually by the President of India to recognise exceptional achievements of children (below 18 years) across multiple fields. The award honours young achievers in six categories: Bravery, Social Service, Environment, Sports, Art & Culture, and Science & Technology.

A maximum of 25 awards are conferred annually. The PMRBP committee can relax this limit in exceptional cases. Each award carries a medal and a certificate.