The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu conferred the “Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar” instituted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India to 19 children. On this occasion, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai, Minister of State for Women and Child Development, dignitaries, senior officials, Anganwadi workers, and young children from various institutions were also present in a special function held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 22nd January 2024.
This year's awardees include one child each in the categories of Bravery, Science & Technology and Innovation, four in the category of Social Service, five in the category of Sports, and seven in the category of Art & Culture. The award ceremony began with the National Anthem and was a heartwarming spectacle of national integrity as each child received the award dressed in traditional attire, symbolizing the rich cultural tapestry of the country.
Congratulating the awardees, Murmu stated that these children are multi-talented and with their hard work they have the capability to shape their identity. She stated that the children must be shown the right direction so that they can make the best use of their skills and enthusiasm.
The President further added that the youth represents a precious resource for India, harboring the potential to significantly contribute not only to the nation's advancement, but also to global development. She said that government is prioritizing new-age skills, futuristic technology, and AI so that our youth is prepared to face future challenges.
On the auspicious day of consecration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya, The President reminded the gathering of the virtues of Lord Ram of Patience; Respect for Elders; Courage; and Calmness in times of crisis. She encouraged the children to follow the ideals of Lord Ram and the values of Ramayana in their lives
Addressing the gathering, Union Minister of Women and Child Development & Minority Affairs, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani congratulated the awardees and emphasized the significance of recognizing and honoring children's contributions in nation-building.
The welcome address was delivered by Secretary, MoWCD, Shri Indevar Pandey.
Every year, the Government of India acknowledges the exceptional achievements of children in the age group of 5 to 18 years by conferring the ‘Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) upon them. Each awardee received a medal and a certificate from the President.
PM engages in a freewheeling interaction with the awardees
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) awardees at his residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg.
Prime Minister presented souvenirs to each awardee and then engaged in a freewheeling interaction with them. The children shared details of their achievements due to which they have been selected for the award. Various subjects like music, culture, solar power, sports like badminton, chess, among others were discussed.
The children also asked the Prime Minister several questions as well, while answering one of which, he spoke about his interest in music of all kinds, and how it helps him in meditation.
AWARDEES OF PRADHAN MANTRI RASHTRIYA BAL PURASKAR-2024
Sr. No. | Name | State | Category |
1. | Aaditya Vijay Bramhane (posthumous) | Maharashtra | Bravery |
2. | Anushka Pathak | Uttar Pradesh | Art & Culture |
3. | Arijeet Banerjee | West Bengal | Art & Culture |
4. | Armaan Ubhrani | Chattisgarh | Art & Culture |
5. | Hetvi Kantibhai Khimsuriya | Gujarat | Art & Culture |
6. | Ishfaq Hamid | Jammu & Kashmir | Art & Culture |
7. | Md Hussain | Bihar | Art & Culture |
8. | Pendyala Laxmi Priya | Telangana | Art & Culture |
9. | Suhani Chauhan | Delhi | Innovation |
10. | Aryan Singh | Rajasthan | Science & Technology |
11. | Avnish Tiwari | Madhya Pradesh | Social Service |
12. | Garima | Haryana | Social Service |
13. | Jyotsna Aktar | Tripura | Social Service |
14. | Saiyam Mazumder | Assam | Social Service |
15. | Aaditya Yadav | Uttar Pradesh | Sports |
16. | Charvi A | Karnataka | Sports |
17. | Jesicca Neyi Saring | Arunachal Pradesh | Sports |
18. | Linthoi Chanambam | Manipur | Sports |
19. | R Surya Prasad | Andhra Pradesh | Sports |
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