Nominations open for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2026 - The HinduPublished - May 03, 2026 09:02 pm IST - VISAKHAPATNAMPaul Spurgeon Sandeep Nicodemus _12484The Government of India has invited nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2026, to celebrate the energy, determination, and exceptional achievements of children across the country. The awards, to be awarded by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, recognise outstanding contributions in fields including science, arts, sports, music, dance, bravery, and social service.Children between the ages of 5 and 18 years as of July 31, 2026, residing in India, are eligible to apply. Nominations opened on April 1 and must be submitted through https://awards.gov.in before July 31, 2026. Self-nominations are also accepted.Published - May 03, 2026 09:02 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }