About Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar:
- It is nation’s highest civilian honour for children.
- It is presented annually by the President of India on Veer Bal Diwas.
- Veer Bal Diwas is observed annually on December 26 in memory of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh.
- It recognises exceptional achievements in six distinct categories namely: Bravery, Social Service, Environment, Sports, Art and Culture, Science and Technology
- Eligibility for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar:
- Citizenship: A child should be an Indian Citizen.
- Age: A child above the age of 5 years and not exceeding 18 years (as of 31st July of respective year).
- The act/incident/achievement should have been within 2 years of the last date of receipt of application/nomination for the year of consideration.
- The number of awards will be 25, however, any relaxation to this maximum number may be permitted at the discretion of the National Selection Committee.
- Nomination:
- A child may be nominated in more than one category, although the committee reserves the right to consider only one application.
- Any individual or institution can nominate a child. Children may also apply through self-nomination.
- Recommendations are also invited from certain government entities and offices.
- Each awardee is given a medal, a cash prize of 1 Lakh and certificate.
- Selection Committee: The awardees are selected by a committee constituted by the Union Minister for Women and Child Development and headed by the Secretary of the Ministry.
