Prime Minister’s National Award for Children

• The Prime Minister National Award for Children is also known as the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar.

•  It is conferred by the President of India. In 2023, the president will present this award to 11 children (six boys and five girls) from 11 different states and union territories.

• The award is presented to children belonging to the age group 5 to 18 years

• Categories in the award: Innovation, art and culture, sports, social service, bravery, and scholastic

• Award recipients will receive a certificate, a medal, and a cash prize of one lakh rupees.