Union Minister of Women and Child Development Smt. Annpurna Devi has officially called for nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2026, with a submission deadline of July 31, 2026. The national award seeks to recognize exceptional children who have driven positive societal change through extraordinary achievements in specific fields including bravery, social service, science and technology, art and culture, sports, or environment protection.
Nominations must be submitted through the official government portal at http://awards.gov.in. The Minister emphasized that children represent not just India's future but are the current driving force of the nation, and this initiative aims to provide national recognition to their contributions while encouraging their continued development and laying a strong foundation for their bright future. This content may not be financially relevant.