New Delhi— The Ministry of Women and Child Development has extended the final date for submitting nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2025 to 15 August 2025. Applications—both self‑nominations and third‑party recommendations—must be filed exclusively through the National Awards Portal (https://awards.gov.in).
About the Award
Instituted to honour the nation’s most outstanding young achievers, the PMRBP recognizes children (aged 5 to 18 years as on 31 July 2025) in six categories:
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Bravery
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Social Service
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Environment
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Sports
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Arts & Culture
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Science & Technology
Winners receive a medal, certificate, and cash prize, and are traditionally felicitated by the President of India in the week preceding Republic Day.
Key Details for 2025 Nominations
| Criterion | Requirement |
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| Eligibility | Indian citizens residing in India; age 5–18 years (as on 31 July 2025) |
| Submission mode | Online only via National Awards Portal |
| Previous deadline | 31 July 2025 |
| Revised deadline | 15 August 2025 (23:59 IST) |
| Categories | Bravery, Social Service, Environment, Sports, Arts & Culture, Science & Technology |
Officials noted that the extension aims to accommodate requests from schools, NGOs, and parents who sought additional time to compile documentation after summer vacations.
How to Nominate
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Visit https://awards.gov.in and create (or log into) an account.
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Select “Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025”.
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Complete the online form, upload supporting documents (certificates, media coverage, references), and submit.
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An email confirmation will follow successful submission.
What Happens Next
A National Selection Committee—comprising experts from child development, academia, sports, culture, and science—will shortlist nominees. Final awardees will be announced in January 2026.
Encouraging Wider Participation
In a statement, a ministry spokesperson urged schools, state governments, and civil‑society organisations to “identify and uplift young pioneers whose talent and courage embody the spirit of new India.” The spokesperson emphasised that the fully digital process “ensures transparency and equal access for nominees from every corner of the country.”
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