Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Overview
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Why in News
- The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) serves as India's highest national honour for outstanding children between 5 and 18 years of age.
- This prestigious award recognizes young minds for their exceptional courage, creativity, resilience, and community service.
Key Details of the Award
- Launched in 2019, the award is presented every year by the President of India in New Delhi on Veer Bal Diwas, 26 December.
- The observance of this day honours the supreme sacrifice of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh, who were the sons of the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh.
- The recognition spans six distinct fields: Bravery, Social Service, Environment, Sports, Art and Culture, and Science and Technology.
- Each winning child receives a medal, a certificate, and a citation, with approximately 25 children chosen for this honour annually.
- The prize is usually not given after a child passes away, although rare exceptions can occur, and a young nominee can apply in multiple fields.
- The Ministry of Women and Child Development manages this award, while an expert committee handles the selection to motivate children to achieve excellence.