Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar-2023

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President of India, Droupadi Murmu conferred the “Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar” instituted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to 11 exceptional children on 23 January.

An overview of the news

• This year the award has been given to 11 children from 11 States/UTs, who represent the diversity of the nation for their exceptional achievements.

• This year's awardees include one in the category of bravery and social service, two in the category of innovation, three in sports and four in art and culture.

• Out of 11 awardees, 5 are girls and 6 are boys.

• Smriti Zubin Irani also released a book "Young Heroes of India" on Bal Veer during the ceremony, who presented the first copy to the President of India.

Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

• Every year, the Government of India presents the 'Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar' for exceptional achievement to children in the age group of 5 to 18 years.

• The awards are given to the children for their achievements in 6 categories - Art & Culture, Bravery, Innovation, Scholastic, Social Service and Sports which are worthy of national recognition.

• Each awardee receives a medallion, a cash prize of Rs.1,00,000/-, a certificate and a citation.

Awardees of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar -2023