The Ministry of Women and Child Development will observe Veer Bal Diwas at the national level on December 26 to commemorate the courage, sacrifice and exemplary values of India’s young heroes. On the same day, the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar will be conferred on children who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in diverse fields.
The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is a prestigious national honour awarded annually to children for exceptional excellence in areas such as Bravery, Art and Culture, Environment, Social Service, Science and Technology, and Sports. This year, 20 children from 18 States and Union Territories have been selected for the award.
The awards will be presented by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at a special ceremony scheduled to be held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, at 10:00 am on December 26.
A national-level programme of Veer Bal Diwas 2025 will also be organised at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on the same day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will grace the occasion and address children and youth, highlighting the role of young citizens in nation-building. The programme aims to inspire the younger generation by showcasing stories of bravery, resilience and selfless service, in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.
Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annpurna Devi, will deliver the welcome address at the event. The programme will witness participation from school children, awardees of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, and dignitaries from across the country. Cultural performances reflecting India’s rich civilisational heritage and spirit of bravery will also form part of the celebrations.
The national-level programme will be telecast live from 12:30 pm onwards on December 26 through NIC Webcast, DD News and the Ministry of Women and Child Development’s YouTube channel, enabling people across the country to join the observance.
