Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar-2022

29 Children from Across India Win in Different Categories

29 Children have been conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2022, selected from all regions of the country for their exceptional achievements in Innovation, Social Service, Scholastic, Sports, Art & Culture, and Bravery. There are 15 boys and 14 girls among the awardees belonging to 21 States and UTs.

 In view of the unprecedented circumstances emerging due to COVID-19 situation in the country, it was not possible to organise a physical ceremony at New Delhi. In order to felicitate and motivate the exceptional works of children, a function was held virtually on the occasion of National Girl Child Day on 24th January 2022 and also as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The Awardees of PMRBP 2022 as well as the awardees of last year (2021) along with their parents and concerned District Magistrate of their respective district joined the event from their district headquarters. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted virtually with the winners. Union Women and Child Development Minister Smt Smriti Zubin Irani  and Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai, Minister of State were among those present on the occasion.

Digital Certificates

The digital certificates were presented to the winners using a blockchain-driven technology developed by IIT Kanpur under the National Blockchain Project. The digital certificates are stored in digital wallets installed on the mobile devices of the recipients. The digital certificates issued using the blockchain driven technology are unforgeable, globally verifiable, selectively disclosable and sensitive to user content. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi gave the digital certificates to the winners of PMRBP 2021 and 2022 (total 61).

Cash Prize

The cash prize of Rs.1,00,000/- each was given to the awardees of PMRBP 2022 which was transferred online to their bank accounts.

Awardees of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar-2022

Although every child is precious and his or her achievements have to be appreciated, there are some whose achievements will serve as an inspiration to many others. Towards this end, the Pradhan Mantri Bal Shakti Puraskar is given by the Government of India every year to recognize exceptional achievements in different fields. Also, to recognize the contribution of dedicated individuals and institutions, whose tireless efforts complement the actions taken by the Government of India for the welfare of children, the Bal Kalyan Puraskar was instituted and is given in two categories - Individual and Institution.

Any child with an exceptional achievement in the fields of innovation, scholastic achievements, social service, arts & culture, sports and bravery can apply for the award. Also, any person who knows about a meritorious achievement by a child can recommend this child for the award. A high-level committee selects the winners after careful consideration of each application. Applications can be filled through the dedicated web portal of the Ministry of Women and Child Development (nca-wcd.nic.in). The portal is now receiving applications for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2023.

Source: PIB