Applications for national child award closes on August 31 – Times of India

Puducherry: The Union women and child development ministry has invited applications for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Award formerly called the national child award from children not exceeding 18 years, who have exhibited selfless acts of bravery and abilities and have outstanding achievements in the fields of sports, social services, science and technology, environment, art and culture and innovations that deserve due recognition at the national level.

The ministry will receive applications only on the online portal https://awards.gov.in. The last date to submit online application forms is August 31. The ministry confers the prestigious award each year. The award carries a medal, certificate, and citations. The President of India confers the award to the selected children.
The ministry has furnished more details about the award and guidelines on its website https://wcd.nic.in. The Department of women and child development also posted details on its website https://wcd.py.gov.in. People can also visit the department functioning on the second floor of the Housing Board Building, opposite the LIC office, New Saram, Puducherry. 605 012. Phone 0413-2244785 Ext: 303/304.