New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with recipients of Rashtriya Bal Puraskar today. The awards were conferred by President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday. The awardees will also participate in the Republic Day Parade on January 26.
The 49 awardees are from various states of India including one each from Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh. PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awards are given every year to recognize exceptional achievements of children in the field of art & culture, innovation, scholastics, social service, sports and bravery.
Admiring the outstanding achievements of the children in different fields, PM Modi said the work done by them at such a young age is amazing. He said, “I am proud to see the way in which you are fulfilling your duties towards society and the nation. It gives me that extra energy and the push to work harder when I hear the stories of bravery and achievements of our young comrades.”
The PM asked the awardees to work harder while being strongly rooted to the ground realities. “This recognition should be a beginning to achieve more and you should realise this is not an end in itself. And such awards will inspire your peers and other children to become achievers.”
