Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Awards 2023 Presented By President of India

PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2023 UPSC Relevance

Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2023 award is given to children to recognize their excellence in various fields.

Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is also important for UPSC Prelims 2023 and UPSC Mains Exam (GS Paper 2- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.)

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Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2023 in News

• Rcently, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu conferred the “Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar” 2023 on 11 exceptional children.
• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will also interact with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2023 (PMRBP) awardees on 24th January at 4 PM at his residence.

• • The Prime Minister interacts with Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awardees every year.

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Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2023 Awards

• Prime Minister Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2023 award has been given to 11 children from 11 States/ UTs, representing the diversity of the nation for their exceptional achievements.
• The PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awardees of this year include-
  • One each in the category of Bravery and Social Service,
  • Two in the category of Innovation,
  • Three in Sports, and four in Art & Culture.

Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2023 Winner List

Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2023 award was given to 11 children, out of which 5 are Girls and 6 are boys. Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2023 Winner List is given below-

Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

• About: Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is given as recognition to children residing in India, above the age of 5 years and not exceeding 18 years.
• Associated Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development is entrusted with organizing the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar each year.
• Award/Prize: Under Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, each awardee is given a medal, a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000/- and a certificate.
• Significance: It is important to recognize such individuals and institutions as they help complement the efforts of the Government.

Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Eligibility & Application

• Eligibility: Any child above 5 and upto 18 years of age, with exceptional achievement in the listed category/fields, can apply for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar award.
  • Also, any person who knows about a meritorious achievement by a child can recommend this child for the PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar award.
• Selection: A high-level committee selects the winners of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar after careful consideration of each application.

Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Categories

The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is given under two categories-

• Bal Shakti Puraskar and
• Bal Kalyan Puraskar

Bal Shakti Puraskar

• The National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement was instituted in 1996 to give recognition to children with exceptional abilities and outstanding achievements.
• From the year 2018, the award has been renamed as the Bal Shakti Puraskar and the achievements of children in the field of bravery are also acknowledged.

Bal Kalyan Puraskar

• National Child Welfare Awards were instituted in 1979 to give recognition to those who have made outstanding contributions in the fields of Child Development, Child Protection and Child Welfare.
  • From the year 2018, the award has been renamed as Bal Kalyan Puraskar.
• Categories: Bal Kalyan Puraskar Award is given in two categories-
  • • Individual and
    • Institutions

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Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Award Fields

Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is given to children who have done something excellent on the following six fields-

• Innovation: A child must do something innovative in the field of science and innovation that must create an impact on humans, living organisms, and the environment.
• Social Service: A child must have taken action against any social issues such as child marriage, sexual assault, etc.
• Education: A child who has possessed an excellent academic performance nationally or internationally is chosen eligible for this award.
• Sports: A child who has possessed an excellent performance nationally or internationally in the field of sports are chosen eligible for this award.
• Arts and Culture: A child who is successful in the fields of music, dance, and painting under this age is considered eligible for the puraskar.
• Bravery: A child who shows bravery and courage in order to make a change in someone’s life or for the environment is chosen for the award.

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Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar FAQs

1. What is Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar?

Ans. Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is given as recognition to children residing in India, above the age of 5 years and not exceeding 18 years.

2. Who are eligible for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar?

Ans. Any child above 5 and upto 18 years of age, with exceptional achievement in the listed category/fields, can apply for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar award.

3. How many children won the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2023?

Ans. Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2023 award was given to 11 children, out of which 5 are Girls and 6 are boys.

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