Govt Invites Entries for National Child Awards, Honouring Young Achievers in Bravery, Sports, Science & Arts

The Government of India has invited nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP), a prestigious national-level award conferred annually to recognize exceptional achievements of children across the country.

About the Award

• PMRBP is India’s highest civilian honour for children aged 5–18.
• Recognizes achievements in bravery, sports, social service, science & technology, environment, and arts & culture.
• Conferred by the President of India, with awardees often meeting the Prime Minister.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: Above 5 years and not exceeding 18 years as on 31 July 2026.
• Citizenship: Must be an Indian citizen residing in India.
• Fields of recognition: Bravery, Sports, Social Service, Science & Technology, Environment, Arts & Culture.

Nomination Process

• Nominations must be submitted only through the National Awards Portal – awards.gov.in.
• Any citizen can nominate; self-nominations are allowed.
• Recommendations from others will also be considered.
• Deadline: 31 July 2026.

Significance

• Encourages young achievers to contribute to society and inspires peers.
• Provides national recognition of children’s talent across diverse disciplines.
• Strengthens India’s commitment to youth empowerment and innovation.

Official Statement

• The Ministry of Women and Child Development emphasized that PMRBP celebrates children’s exceptional contributions and nurtures future leaders, innovators, and changemakers.

This year’s call for nominations is a golden opportunity for parents, teachers, and communities to highlight the achievements of India’s brightest young minds.

Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar – Winners (Recent Years)

Year	Awardee	Category	State/UT
2025	Vaka Lakshmi Pragnika (7)	Sports – Chess	Telangana
2025	Ajay Raj & Mohammed Sidan P	Bravery	Kerala
2025	Vyoma Priya (9) & Kamlesh Kumar (11)	Bravery (Posthumous)	Tamil Nadu / Bihar
2025	Shravan Singh (10)	Social Service	Rajasthan
2025	Shivani Hosuru Uppara	Sports	Karnataka
2025	Vaibhav Suryavanshi	Sports – Cricket	Maharashtra
2024	19 Children (Names not listed)	Innovation, Scholastic, Sports, Arts & Culture, Bravery, Social Service	Multiple States/UTs
2022	29 Children (Names not listed)	Innovation (7), Social Service (4), Scholastic (1), Sports (8), Arts & Culture (6), Bravery (3)	21 States/UTs

👉 For complete year‑wise lists, visit the official National Awards Portal: awards.gov.in.