You converted challenge into opportunity: PM Modi lauds Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awardees
Interacting with the young PMRBP awardees on Monday, PM Modi said the award is an example of how big and effective results can come from small ideas, when they are associated with right actions.
New Delhi: On the eve of Republic Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi showered praise on Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) awardees for their extraordinary talent and strong determination to overcome challenges in tough times.
Interacting with the young awardees on Monday, PM Modi said the award is an example of how big and effective results can come from small ideas, when they are associated with right actions.
PM Modi heaped praise on Kaamya Kartikeyan, a mountaineer from Mumbai.
“I continued training during a pandemic. I will be climbing Mt Denali in North America later this year. Currently, I am training for my next climb in Gulmarg,” Kartikeyan said during an interaction with the Prime Minister via video conferencing.
Responding to her, PM Modi said: “You converted challenge into an opportunity”. PM Modi had earlier mentioned her achievements in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program.
Speaking further, he said that children played an important role in the country’s fight against COVID-19.
“Coronavirus has impacted everyone. But I have noted that country’s children and the new generation have played an important role in the fight against coronavirus. They understood the importance of washing hands for 20 minutes. I watched several videos where children were explaining how one can save him from coronavirus,” PM Modi said.
Govt has been conferring the Bal Shakti Puraskar under Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to the children with exceptional abilities and outstanding achievement in the fields of innovation, scholastic achievements, sports, arts & culture, social service and bravery.
This year, 32 applicants from across the country, under different categories of Bal Shakti Puraskar, have been selected for PMRBP-2021.