President Murmu Awards Bal Puraskar to Young Heroes, Inspiring Nation's Future

• President Droupadi Murmu presented the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to children for outstanding achievements on December 26, 2025, in New Delhi.
• Awards recognized excellence in Bravery, Social Service, Environment, Sports, Art and Culture, and Science and Technology.
• President Murmu lauded recipients, hoping their achievements inspire other children and contribute to national progress.
• She highlighted young talents like chess prodigy Vaka Lakshmi Pragnika, bravehearts Ajay Raj and Mohammed Sidan P, and the sacrifices of Vyoma Priya and Kamlesh Kumar.
• Other honorees included Shravan Singh (Operation Sindoor), Shivani Hosuru Uppara (sports), and cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi.

Why It Matters: President Murmu honored young achievers with Bal Puraskar, inspiring a generation for national progress.