Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with this year’s Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awardee children in New Delhi today, January 24.
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the awards on them at Vigyan Bhawan yesterday. The awards have been conferred on 11 children for their exceptional achievement in six categories, which include Art, Culture, Bravery, Innovation, Social Service, and Sports. Each awardee has received a medal, a cash prize of one lakh rupees, and a certificate from the President.
Speaking at the event President Murmu said, these awards are a recognition of their contribution and dedication to the country. The President said that it is amazing to see the remarkable work done by these children at this tender age. She added, these children are a source of inspiration to many others also.
Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani, MoS Women and Child Development, and Dr. Munjapara Mahendrabhai were also present at the award ceremony. Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister Smriti Irani lauded the children who were honoured with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar. The Minister said, those who got these awards represent a new way of social upliftment.
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