Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP)

News: The Ministry of Women and Child Development is reiterating its call for nominations to the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2025, awards.

About Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP)

• This award is a unique recognition to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of children.
• Organised by: Ministry of Women and Child Development
• This award is the highest civilian honor for children in India.
• It is awarded annually to children in the age group of 5-18 years for their exceptional abilities and outstanding achievements in seven categories:
  • Categories: Bravery, Social Service, Environment, Sports, Art and Culture, and Science and Technology.
• Eligibility and Nomination
  1. Any child who is an Indian Citizen and is a resident of India.
  2. Age Criterion: 5 – 18 years (as on 31.07.2025)
  3. The act/achievement should be within 2 years preceding the last date of nomination.
  4. Any individual or institution can nominate.
  5. Children may also apply through self-nomination.

• Decoration
  1. Medal
  2. Certificate
  3. Citation Book

• Number of Awardees
  • Maximum 25 awards can be given in a year, however the limit may be relaxed by the PMRBP Committee.
    • All nominations received for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) shall be placed before the PMRBP Committee, which is to be constituted by the Minister for Women and Child Development.
• Ceremony
  • The Awards to be announced on December 26 on ‘Veer Bal Diwas’.
  • The awards will be conferred by the President of India, at a special ceremony/function to be held in New Delhi.