PRADHAN MANTRI RASHTRIYA BAL PURASKAR 2019

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• Under this scheme, awards will be given in two categories i.e. (1) Bal Shakti Puruskar to individuals and (2) Bal Kalyan Puraskar for institutions/individuals working for children.
  
  
• The WCD ministry has shortlisted 26 awardees including one joint award for Bal Shakti Puraskar under the category of innovation, scholastic, sports, arts & culture, social service and ‘bravery’.
  
  
• It has also finalized the names of 2 individuals and 3 institutions under Bal Kalyan Puraskar.
  
  
• The awards will be given by the President of India on January 22 in the run-up to Republic Day.