Nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2026 are now open for children aged between 5 and 18 years as of 31st July this year. The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is a prestigious national-level award conferred annually by the President of India to recognise the exceptional achievements of children across the country. The award is presented to children who have demonstrated excellence in categories including Bravery, Social Service, Environment, Sports, Art and Culture, and Science and Technology. The last date for submission of nominations is 31st July. Nominations from any citizen will be received only through the National Awards Portal on <https://awards.gov.in/>. Self-nomination and recommendations for the awards will both be considered.