The Ministry of Women and Child Development invited nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on 23 June 2026; the nomination deadline is 31 July 2026 and submissions must be made via awards.gov.in.
Eligibility & Nomination
- Age and citizenship: Indian citizens residing in India, aged 5–18 years as of 31 July 2026.
- Achievement window: Eligible achievements must have occurred within two years preceding 31 July 2026.
- Nomination route: Nominations accepted only online via the National Awards Portal (awards.gov.in); nominators can be individuals, institutions or government officials.
- Repeat eligibility: Previous PMRBP recipients are not eligible to receive the award again.
Award Categories & Components
- Categories: Bravery; Social Service; Environment; Sports; Art & Culture; Science & Technology.
- Presentation package: Each award comprises a medal, a certificate and a citation.
Presentation, Dates & History
- Presentation: Awards are presented annually by the President of India on Veer Bal Diwas (26 December).
- Veer Bal Diwas: Observed to commemorate the martyrdom of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh.
- Inception and scale: Instituted in 2019; 203 children have been honoured to date.
Administration & Logistics
- Awards committee: Constituted by the Union Minister for Women and Child Development and chaired by the Ministry Secretary.
- Entitlements: Travel and accommodation expenses for awardees and their guardians are covered.
IASPOINT Booster Facts
- Deadline reference date: Age and achievement cut-offs are assessed as on 31 July 2026 (nomination deadline).
- Portal: National Awards Portal (awards.gov.in) is the exclusive channel for submission and tracking.