Ministry of Women and Child Development
Last Date for Nominations for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2026 Extended till 15th August
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development has extended the deadline for online nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2026 from 31 July 2026 to 15 August 2026. Nominations began on 1 April 2026 and are to be submitted exclusively through the National Awards Portal (https://awards.gov.in). The award honours Indian children (aged >5 to ≤18 as of 31 July 2026) for exceptional achievements in bravery, social service, environment, sports, arts & culture, and science & technology. Self‑nominations and recommendations by any citizen are accepted via the portal.