New Delhi: Around 17 childrens from different states of India have been awarded Bal Puraskar award by President Droupadi Murmu, on Thursday, for their exceptional achievements at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Around 17 childrens of an age of 5-18 years with exceptional abilities and outstanding achievements in seven categories for Bravery, Art, Culture, Environment, Innovation, Science, Technology, Social Service and Sports that deserve national recognition.
Each awardee of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is given a medal, certificate and a citation booklet.
President Murmu while speaking on the occasion congratulated all award winners and said that the entire country and the society is proud of them.
Murmu said these childrens have done extraordinary work, achieved amazing accomplishments, have limitless capabilities, and possess incomparable qualities. They have set an example for the children of the country.
She added that providing opportunities and recognising children’s talents has been a part of our tradition and this tradition should be strengthened further.
“In 2047, when the country will celebrate the centenary of India’s independence, these award winners will be enlightened citizens of the country and will become the builders of a developed India,” the President said.
Calling upon the children to imbibe the feeling of patriotism, President Murmu said, “The feeling of patriotism is what takes children and adults on the path of surrendering themselves for the welfare of the nation.”