Centre Invites Nominations for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025

The central government has invited nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar. The award is currently relevant for recognising exceptional achievements of children across multiple fields.

Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar:

Dimension	Key Details
Nature	Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is a national honour conferred annually by the Government of India.
Nodal Ministry	The award is organised by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Award Categories	The award applies to excellence in Bravery, Art and Culture, Environment, Social Service, Science and Technology, and Sports.
Citizenship Eligibility	The child must be an Indian citizen.
Age Eligibility	The child must be above 5 years and not exceeding 18 years of age as on 31st July of the respective year.
Achievement Period	The act, incident, or achievement must have occurred within 2 years of the last date of receipt of application or nomination.
Number of Awards	The award provides for 25 awardees, with relaxation permitted at the discretion of the National Selection Committee.
Award Components	Each awardee receives a medal, certificate, and citation booklet.