Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Mizoram's Esther Hnamte wins Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
Esther Hnamte, a 9-year-old girl from Mizoram, has won a big award called the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar.
She got this award because she is an amazing singer.
She started singing when she was just 3 years old.
Her parents and many other people helped her become successful.
She sings songs like 'Vande Mataram' and 'Jana Gana Mana' that make people feel proud of India.
Her video of 'Jana Gana Mana' has been watched over 56 million times on YouTube.
The President of India gave her the award, and even the Prime Minister has praised her singing.
Everyone is very proud of her, and she is an inspiration to many people.
Esther Hnamte, a 9-year-old from Mizoram, received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for her musical achievements.
She began singing at the age of 3 and gained recognition for her renditions of patriotic songs like 'Vande Mataram' and 'Jana Gana Mana'.
Her YouTube video of 'Jana Gana Mana' has amassed over 56 million views.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the award at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi.
Hnamte's parents and Mizoram Governor Vijay Kumar Singh expressed pride and gratitude for her achievement.
- Who
- Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte, a 9-year-old singing prodigy from Mizoram
- What
- Received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for her achievements in music and cultural contributions
- When
- December 26, 2024
- Where
- Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi
- Why
- In recognition of her exceptional talent in music and her cultural contributions to the nation
- Name
- Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte
- Age
- 9 years
- Award
- Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
- Presented by
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Location
- Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi
- Notable Songs
- Maa Tujhe Salaam, Vande Mataram, Jana Gana Mana
- YouTube Views
- 56 million (for Jana Gana Mana video)