The Ministry of Women and Child Development is reiterating its call for nominations to the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2025, awards. Applications for the award went live on 1^st April 2025, with the last date for applying set to 31^st July 2025. All nominations for the PMRBP award must be made through the online portal https://awards.gov.in.

The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar award is a unique recognition to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of children aged 5 to 18 years who have demonstrated excellence in the fields of Sports, Social Service, Science and Technology, Environment, Arts and Culture. The award is also presented to those who have exhibited an extreme degree of bravery in trying circumstances.

Any citizen, school, institution, or organisation can nominate candidates they deem deserving. Children may also apply through self-nomination.

Particulars of the Application process are as follows:

• Deadline: 31^st July 2025
• Mode: Online only
• Portal: https://awards.gov.in

Applicants will need to fill in basic personal details and category of award and then upload a recent photograph and supporting documents. They will also need to submit a write-up (up to 500-words) about the achievement and its impact.

The Ministry encourages schools, youth groups, NGOs, panchayats, individuals and others to use this final month to identify and support potential nominees. Let us together ensure that India’s youngest trailblazers are given the recognition they deserve.

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SS/MS