The Ministry of women and Child Development will be celebrating and commemorating Veer Baal Diwas and Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on 26th December 2024.
The Government of India confers the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) to children for exceptional achievements in seven categories: Art & Culture, Bravery, Innovation, Science & Technology, Social Service, Sports, and Environment. 17 children (7 boys and 10 girls) from 14 States/UTs have been selected for the award. This year, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu will confer the awards on these children on this day itself (26 December 2024). Each awardee will receive a medal, certificate and citation booklet.
   
The national program of Veer Baal Diwas will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on the same day (26th December 2024). The day will focus on nurturing young minds, fostering creativity, and inspiring contributions to the vision of Viksit Bharat. Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will grace the event, inaugurate Suposhit Panchayat Scheme and flag off the March Past, while the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi will deliver the opening address. Around 3,500 children, along with the PMRBP awardees and dignitaries, will attend the event.
