Prez confers Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on 17 children for excellence in various fields

NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday presented the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to 17 children from , recognising their exceptional courage and outstanding achievements in various fields, including art, culture and sports.

The award honours extraordinary accomplishments in seven categories: art and culture, bravery, innovation, science and technology, social service, sports and environment.

The honourees — seven boys and 10 girls selected from 14 states and Union territories — were presented with a medal, certificate and a citation booklet as part of their recognition.