Be kind.
Be brave.
Be inspirational.
These are virtues that we wish every child carries. This year’s Bal Puraskar awardees carry virtues in abundance. 32 children from across the country have been awarded the ‘Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar’ for their exceptional abilities and outstanding accomplishments in innovation, scholastics, sports, arts, culture, and social service and bravery.
The awardees are from 32 districts of 21 States/UTs. Seven awards have been given in the field of Art & Culture and nine for Innovation and five for Scholastic Achievements. Seven children have won in Sports category, three for Bravery and one child has been honoured for her efforts in the field of Social Service.
Each award carries a medal, a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000, a certificate, and a citation. In this article, we bring you the list of the children being awarded and a summary of their achievements.
1. Ameya Lagdu (12)
Awarded for her exceptional contribution in the…