The Ministry of Women and Child Development invited nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Awards (PMRBP) 2026 to recognise the extraordinary achievements of children aged 5 to 18 years. The last date for submitting applications is the 31st of July. The Ministry said that nominations can be made through the online portal awards.gov.in. 

 

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

 

The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Awards are conferred on children who have demonstrated excellence in the fields of Sports, Social Service, Science and Technology, Environment, Art and Culture. The award is also presented to those who have exhibited an extreme degree of bravery in trying circumstances.