Details about Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Purashkar 2025

Birender Yadav July 15, 2025

The **Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP)**, formerly known as the **Pradhan Mantri Bal Shakti Puraskar**, is one of India's highest civilian honors for children below 18 years of age. It recognizes exceptional achievements in innovation, academics, sports, arts, culture, social service, and bravery.

### **Key Details of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP)**

#### **1. Categories of Awards**

The award is given in two categories:

- **Bal Shakti Puraskar** – For exceptional achievements in:

- **Innovation** (Science, Technology, and Creativity)

- **Scholastic** (Academic Excellence)

- **Sports** (Outstanding performance in any sport)

- **Arts & Culture** (Music, Dance, Painting, Literature, etc.)

- **Social Service** (Contributions to community welfare)

- **Bravery** (Acts of courage and valor)

- **Bal Kalyan Puraskar** – Given to individuals/institutions working for child welfare.

#### **2. Eligibility Criteria**

- Only Indian citizens below **18 years** (as of August 31 of the nomination year) are eligible.

- Achievements must be **exceptional and nationally/internationally recognized**.

- For bravery awards, the act should demonstrate **extraordinary courage**.

#### **3. Selection Process**

- Nominations are invited online via the **National Awards Portal** ([awards.gov.in](https://awards.gov.in)).

- A **National Selection Committee** reviews applications and recommends winners.

- The final decision is made by the **Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD)**.

#### **4. Prize and Recognition**

- **Medal & Certificate** – Awarded by the **President of India** on **January 24 (National Girl Child Day)** or **November 14 (Children’s Day)**.

- **Cash Prize** – ₹1,00,000 (for Bal Shakti Puraskar winners).

- **Book Vouchers** – Worth ₹10,000.

- **Opportunity to participate in the Republic Day Parade (selected cases).**

#### **5. Notable Past Winners**

- **Kartik Goyal** (Young Scientist, NASA recognition)

- **Shivansh Singh** (Chess Prodigy)

- **Aryan Singh** (Child Author & Social Worker)

- **Many brave children who saved lives in accidents/natural disasters.**

### **Conclusion**

The **Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar** is a prestigious honor that motivates young talents across India. It highlights the government’s commitment to nurturing future leaders, innovators, and changemakers.

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