President to confer Bal Puraskar on 17 kids tomorrow

President Droupadi Murmu will on Thursday confer the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on 17 children from 14 states and Union territories.

The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development said it would celebrate Veer Bal Diwas and the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar with nationwide activities, highlighting the achievements and potential of India’s youngsters.

This year, 17 children from 14 states and Union territories will be conferred with the prestigious Bal Puraskar by Murmu, it added.

The award recognises exceptional achievements in seven categories — art and culture; bravery; innovation; science and technology; social service; sports; and environment.

The honourees — seven boys and 10 girls — will receive a medal, certificate and a citation booklet as part of the recognition.

The centrepiece of the celebration, the national programme for Veer Bal Diwas, will take place at Bharat Mandapam.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be present on the occasion, inaugurating the Suposhit Panchayat scheme that aims to bolster nutritional security at the grassroots.

The event will also feature a march-past led by children, representing diverse cultures.