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Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
Nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) are opened recently. PMRBP is conferred annually by the President of India on Veer Bal Diwas (26th December). The award recognises children for excellence beyond academics, including personal conduct and social contribution.
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP):
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Type | PMRBP is India’s highest civilian honour for children. |
| Commencement | PMRBP commences in 2019. |
| Purpose | PMRBP provides for encouraging children to strive for excellence beyond academics, including personal conduct and social contribution. |
| Conferment | PMRBP is conferred by the President of India on Veer Bal Diwas (26th December) annually. |
| Veer Bal Diwas linkage | Veer Bal Diwas links contemporary youth excellence with the legacy of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh, sons of Guru Gobind Singh, martyred at ages 9 and 7 in 1704. |
| Categories | PMRBP comprises 6 categories: Bravery, Social Service, Environment, Sports, Art and Culture, and Science and Technology. |
| Eligibility age | PMRBP applies to children aged 5 to 18 years, as on July 31 of the award year. |
| Citizenship and residence | PMRBP applies to an Indian citizen who is also a resident. |
| Achievement time window | PMRBP mandates that the achievement occurs within 2 years of the nomination deadline. |
| Nomination sources | PMRBP provides for nominations by individuals, institutions, self-nomination, or recommendations from government authorities, including Ministers, Chief Ministers, Governors, MPs, and District Magistrates. |
| Posthumous conferment | PMRBP is not conferred posthumously, except in rare cases. |
| Selection committee | The selection process committee is chaired by the Secretary of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, along with domain experts. |
| Final approval | Final approval is authorised by the Union Minister for Women and Child Development. |
| Award components | PMRBP comprises a medal, certificate, and citation presented by the President of India. |
| Award acceptance | Awards must be received in person; in posthumous cases, guardians may accept. |