We must stay rooted on the ground: PM Modi to Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2020 winners

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met and interacted with the 49 Children who are winners of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2020.

I am amazed that at such age you all have performed incredible tasks. This must have inspired you to do more good deeds in future, PM Modi said.

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The 49 awardees are from various of states of India including one each from Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.

The children are winners in the fields of art & culture, Innovation, Scholastic, Social Service, Sports and Bravery.

Government of India acknowledges children as one of the most important partners in nation-building. Their hopes and aspirations are to be acknowledged and their achievements are to be rewarded.

Although every child is precious and his or her achievements have to be appreciated, there are some whose achievements will serve as an inspiration to many others.

Towards this end the Government gives these awards every year to recognize exceptional achievements of our children in various fields.

Any child with an exceptional achievement in the fields of innovation, scholastic achievements, social service, arts & culture, sports and bravery can apply for the award. Also, any person who knows about a meritorious achievement by a child can recommend this child for the award. A high-level committee selects the winners after careful consideration of each application.

President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, presented the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar yesterday, i.e January 22, 2020.