President Droupadi Murmu will confer the ‘Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar’ on 17 children for exceptional achievements in seven categories in New Delhi today. Children hail from 14 States and UTs. Government confers the Bal Puraskar to children for achievements in Art and Culture, Bravery, Innovation, Science and Technology, Social Service, Sports, and Environment. Each awardee will receive a medal, certificate and citation booklet.