The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development said in a statement that it would celebrate Veer Bal Diwas and the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar with nationwide activities, highlighting the achievements and potential of India's youngsters
Children 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 are eligible for the award.
Hyderabad: For her courage in dealing with a terrorist attack, 13 year-old Gurugu Himapriya, hailing from Ponnam village of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, has been chosen for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, 2022. In February 2018, Himapriya’s residence in Sunjuwan Mil Camp, Jammu, was attacked by a terrorist, when her father, who is an Army Jawan, […]