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PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2026 nomination deadline extended to Aug 15
The nomination deadline for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP)-2026 has been pushed back to August 15, District Child Protection Officer K. Harikrishna said on Saturday. The earlier cut-off was July…
The Story in Brief
The nomination deadline for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP)-2026 has been pushed back to August 15, District Child Protection Officer K. Harikrishna said on Saturday. The earlier cut-off was July 31. Indian children aged at least five and not older than 18 as of July 31, 2026, are eligible.
The awards honour children for exceptional achievements in bravery, social service, environmental protection, sports, arts and culture, and science and technology. Self-nominations or recommendations by others are accepted only through the National Awards Portal, awards.gov.in, Mr. Harikrishna added.
The Indian Opinion
Some will dismiss the Bal Puraskar as a photo-op for a chosen few, but the extension and open portal suggest genuine intent to widen the net. The real test is whether children from small towns, government schools, and marginalised communities actually apply. Post-ceremony, the government should release a breakdown of nominations by district and school type, that single number will tell us if this award is reaching where it matters most.
Source: thehindu.com
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