The Ministry of Women and Child Development has invited nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) Awards 2026. This national recognition celebrates children aged 5 to 18 years who have demonstrated extraordinary achievements or bravery.
**Key Details of the Awards:**
* **Eligibility:** Children between the ages of 5 and 18 years.
* **Categories of Excellence:** Sports, Social Service, Science and Technology, Environment, Art and Culture, and Bravery (specifically for an extreme degree of bravery in trying circumstances).
* **Nomination Process:** Nominations can be submitted by any citizen, school, institution, or organization. Children are also permitted to apply through self-nomination.
**Application Particulars:**
* **Deadline for Submission:** 31st July 2026.
* **Application Mode:** Online only.
* **Official Portal:** [https://awards.gov.in](https://awards.gov.in)
* **Requirements:** Applicants must provide personal details, select a category, upload a recent photograph, and submit supporting documentation. Additionally, a descriptive write-up of up to 1,000 words regarding the achievement and its impact is required.
The Ministry encourages schools, NGOs, youth groups, panchayats, and individuals to identify and support potential nominees before the deadline to ensure young achievers receive national recognition. This announcement was released on 02 July 2026 (Release ID: 2280233).
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP): National awards recognizing children aged 5 to 18 for extraordinary achievements in fields like sports, social service, science, and bravery.
Ministry of Women and Child Development: The nodal ministry responsible for inviting nominations and administering the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awards.
awards.gov.in: The official centralized online portal designated for the submission of nominations and self-applications for the awards.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Nominations invited for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya
Bal Puraskar Awards 2026
Last date for submission of applications is 31st July
प्रव तथ: 02 JUL 2026 1:10PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Women and Child Development reiterates its call for nominations to the Pradhan Mantri
Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Awards (PMRBP) 2026. The last date for submission of applications is 31st July
2026. All nominations for the PMRBP award must be made through the online portal
https://awards.gov.in.
This is a unique recognition to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of children aged 5 to 18 years
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.
Any citizen, school, institution, or organisation can nominate candidates they deem deserving. Children
may also apply through self-nomination.
Particulars of the Application process are as follows:
Deadline: 31st July 2026
Mode: Online only
Portal: https://awards.gov.in
Applicants will need to fill in basic personal details and 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.
The Ministry encourages schools, youth groups, NGOs, panchayats, and individuals to use this final
month to identify and support potential nominees. Let us together ensure that India’s youngest trailblazers
are given the recognition they deserve.
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