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Komal gupta

24/01/22 16:20 PM IST

Source: PIB

Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

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Prime Minister interacted with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) awardees via video conference. 

About Awards

The Government of India awards the “Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar” in two categories:

  • Bal Shakti Puraskar
  • Bal Kalyan Puraskar

Bal Shakti Puraskar

  • These awards are to be given as recognition to children with exceptional abilities and outstanding achievement in the fields of innovation, scholastic, sports, arts & culture, social service and bravery which deserves recognition.  
  • Each awardee will be given a medal, a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000/-, book vouchers worth Rs. 10,000/-, a certificate and citation.

Bal Kalyan Puraskar 

  • For Individuals: 
    • These awards are given as recognition to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution towards service for children in the field of Child Development, Child Protection and Child Welfare for not less than 7 years.
    • The award consists of a medal, cash prize of Rs. 1, 00,000/- (one lakh), a citation and a certificate to each awardee. 
  • For Institutions:

The award for the institution consists of a medal, cash prize of Rs. 5,00,000/- each and a citation, and a certificate. 

 

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