New Delhi, July 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Women and Child Development Ministry on Thursday called upon schools, youth groups, NGOs, panchayats and individuals to identify and support potential nominees to file online applications for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Awards (PMRBP) 2026 by July 31.
Any citizen, school, institution, or organisation can nominate candidates they deem deserving. Children may also apply through self-nomination for the awards that celebrate the extraordinary achievements of children aged 5 to 18 years, said a statement.
The prestigious national-level award is conferred annually by the President to recognise exceptional achievements of children in the fields of art and culture, bravery, sports, social service, environment and science and technology.
The objectives of the awards are to celebrate and amplify the achievements of India's youth in diverse spheres, to inspire peers nationwide by showcasing real-life role models and to foster an enabling environment for children's holistic development, said a statement.
In a social media post on X, the Ministry said, "The last date for submission of applications is July 31, 2026. All nominations for the PMRBP award must be made through the online portal https://awards.gov.in."
Applicants will need to fill in basic personal details and the category of award and then upload a recent photograph and supporting documents. They will also need to submit a write-up (up to 1000-words) about the achievement and its impact, said the statement.
To apply, young achievers must first register or log in on the portal by providing details such as First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth, Applicant Type (Individual/Organisation), Mobile Number, Email ID, Aadhaar Number, etc. and CAPTCHA verification, said the statement.
It said that once registered, they should select the 'Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025' under the 'Ongoing Nominations' section and click on 'Nominate/Apply Now'. Applicants must then choose the relevant award category and indicate whether the nomination is for themselves or someone else.
The application form requires nominee details, a concise narrative (maximum 500 words) describing the achievement and its impact, and the upload of supporting documents (PDF format, up to 10 attachments) and a recent photograph, said the statement.
It said applications can be saved as drafts and edited before final submission. Once reviewed and submitted, a downloadable copy of the application will be available for reference.
Source: IANS
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