The last date of submission of nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar has been extended to 15th August.

The process of receiving applications had commenced on 1st April on the National Awards Portal.

The awards are given to children who deserve recognition at the national level in the fields of Bravery, Social Service, Environment, Sports, Arts and Culture and Science and Technology.

Any child above the age of 5 years and not exceeding 18 years is eligible for the awards.