PM Rashtriya Bal Puruskrar 2024, Categories, Notable Awardees

About PM Rashtriya Bal Puruskar

• This is the highest civilian honour for children in India organised by The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development.
• It is awarded annually to children in the age group of 5-18 years for their exceptional abilities and outstanding achievements in seven categories:
• It is awarded in 7 categories:
  • Bravery,
  • Art & culture,
  • Environment,
  • Innovation,
  • Science & technology,
  • Social Service and
  • Sports

PM Rashtriya Bal Puruskar 2024 Notable Awardees

Art and Culture

• Keya Hatkar: An author and disability advocate excelling in art and culture.
• Ayaan Sajad: A Sufi singer from Kashmir contributing to Kashmiri music.
• Vyas Om Jignesh: A cerebral palsy-affected Sanskrit scholar who memorized over 5,000 slokas.

Bravery

• Saurav Kumar: Saved three girls from drowning.
• Loanna Thapa: Rescued 36 residents from a fire.

Innovation

• Sindhoora Raja: Developed self-stabilizing devices for Parkinson’s patients.
• Risheek Kumar: Founded Kashmir’s first cybersecurity firm.

Sports

• Hembati Nag: A judo player from a Naxal-affected area who won silver at the Khelo India National Games.
• Anish Sarkar: Youngest FIDE-ranked chess player at the age of 3.

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