Archive · 2 Aug 2025
National Child Awards: Applications Invited, Deadline Extended
The Indian government is giving out special awards called the National Child Awards!
These awards are for kids between 5 and 18 years old who are really good at things like science, art, sports, or helping others.
If you know a child who's done amazing things, you can apply online.
The deadline to apply has been extended to August 15th.
A special group will pick the winners, and the President of India will give them medals, certificates, and a special prize at a ceremony in New Delhi.
Applications are invited for the National Child Awards.
The awards are instituted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Children aged 5-18 with achievements in various fields are eligible.
Online applications can be submitted via awards.gov.in.
The application deadline has been extended to August 15, 2025.
- Who
- Children aged 5-18 with outstanding achievements are eligible to apply.
- What
- Applications for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (National Child Awards) are being accepted.
- When
- The application deadline is August 15, 2025.
- Where
- Applications are being accepted online; the awards ceremony will be in New Delhi.
- Why
- To recognize children who have demonstrated excellence in various fields.
- Award Name
- Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (National Child Awards)
- Eligibility Age
- 5-18 years
- Application Deadline
- August 15, 2025
- Application Method
- Online (awards.gov.in)
- Awarding Body
- Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India
- Award Recognition
- Medal, Citation, Certificate