President Droupadi Murmu with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar winners./image PTI
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Kerala's Mohammed Sidan P Honored with Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for Heroic Rescue

  • Mohammed Sidan P, an 11-year-old from Kerala, received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2025.
  • He was honored for his bravery in saving two friends from electrocution while waiting for their school bus.
  • President Draupadi Murmu presented the award in New Delhi, recognizing Sidan among 20 children nationwide.
  • The ceremony coincided with Veer Bal Diwas, commemorating the sacrifice of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh Ji and Sahibzada Fateh Singh Ji.
  • PMRBP is India's most prestigious national award for children aged 5-18, recognizing exceptional achievements in six categories.

Why It Matters: Mohammed Sidan P's bravery in saving friends earned him India's top children's honor.

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