The Union Minister of Women and Child Development invited nationwide nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2026.
The award recognizes exceptional children who have brought positive change through extraordinary work in various fields including bravery, social service, and science.
Nominations can be submitted on the national awards portal until July 31, 2026.
To recognize exceptional talent and bravery among children under 18.
Key: Unified nomination process via the awards.gov.in portal for greater transparency.
GS Paper 2 > Governance > Welfare Schemes
"National Girl Child Day" is celebrated in India on:
Answer: 24 January
India's highest civilian honor bestowed upon exceptional achievers aged 5 to 18 years, typically conferred by the President of India.