The Ministry of Women and Child Development has announced the commencement of applications for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2025 from April 1, 2025. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the National Awards Portal at https://awards.gov.in.

The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is a prestigious national award that recognizes exceptional achievements of children in the fields of Bravery, Sports, Social Service, Science & Technology, Environment, and Arts & Culture. The awards are open to Indian citizens residing in the country who are aged between 5 and 18 years as of July 31, 2025.

Both self-nominations and recommendations will be accepted for consideration. The deadline for submission of online applications is July 31, 2025.

The Ministry of Women and Child Development organizes this annual initiative to acknowledge and encourage young talents who have made significant contributions in their respective domains.