The Women and Child Development Ministry has urged schools, youth groups, NGOs, panchayats, and individuals to identify and support potential nominees for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Awards (PMRBP) 2026 by July 31. These awards aim to recognize exceptional achievements of children aged 5 to 18 in various fields like art, culture, bravery, sports, social service, environment, and science and technology. The awards, presented annually by the President, seek to celebrate and amplify the accomplishments of India’s youth and inspire others nationwide.
Any citizen, school, institution, or organization can nominate deserving candidates for the PMRBP Awards. Children can also self-nominate for these awards. The nomination process involves submitting online applications through the portal https://awards.gov.in before the deadline of July 31, 2026. Applicants are required to provide personal details, select the award category, upload supporting documents, and write a brief description of the achievement and its impact. Young achievers need to register on the portal, choose the award category, and specify if the nomination is for themselves or someone else.
The application form for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Awards 2026 includes nominee details, a concise narrative describing the achievement and its impact, and the upload of supporting documents and a recent photograph. Applicants can save applications as drafts for editing before final submission. Once submitted, a downloadable copy of the application will be available for reference. The awards aim to showcase real-life role models and create an enabling environment for the holistic development of children.
