Nominations open for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025
The Ministry of Women and Child Development invited nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025 on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal, with 31 July 2025 as the last date.
Summary
Nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2025, conferred annually by the President of India to recognise exceptional achievements of children, were invited by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, as announced on 3 May 2025. Nominations must be submitted online at awards.gov.in by 31 July 2025. Children aged 5 to 18 years (as on 31 July 2025) are eligible, and individuals, institutions or the children themselves may nominate. The award covers six categories: Bravery, Social Service, Environment, Sports, Art & Culture, and Science & Technology.
Key facts
- Award
- Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025
- Conferred by
- President of India, annually
- Last date
- 31 July 2025
- Portal
- awards.gov.in
- Eligibility
- Children aged 5–18 years; self-nomination allowed
- Categories
- Bravery, Social Service, Environment, Sports, Art & Culture, Science & Technology
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In how many categories is the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar conferred?
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Correct answer: D — Six
It is conferred in six categories: Bravery, Social Service, Environment, Sports, Art & Culture, and Science & Technology.
Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025: 1. Self-nomination by children is not allowed. 2. The award is conferred by the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. Children may self-nominate, and the award is conferred annually by the President of India.