The Government of India has opened nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP), an annual national award that honours children for exceptional achievements across the country.
The awards recognise outstanding contributions in fields such as bravery, sports, social service, science and technology, environment, and arts and culture. Children aged between 5 and 18 years, as on July 31, 2026, who are Indian citizens residing in the country, are eligible to apply.
Nominations, including self-nominations and recommendations by others, must be submitted online through the National Awards Portal.
The last date for submitting applications is July 31, 2026. Further details and the application format are available on the portal.
For more details, please visit the National Awards Portal (https://awards.gov.in).
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar nominations are now open.
📅Last date to apply: July 31, 2026
Celebrating exceptional children (5–18 years) across Bravery, Sports, Social Service, Science & Technology, Environment, and Arts & Culture
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— Ministry of WCD (@MinistryWCD) April 24, 2026
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