National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement

Ministry of Women and Child Development National Award for Children.

The National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement was instituted in 1996 to give recognition to the children with exceptional abilities and who have achieved outstanding status in various fields including academics, arts, culture and sports etc.. Children between the age of 4 to 15 years who have shown an exceptional achievement in any field including academics, arts, culture and sports etc. are eligible for this award. One Gold Medal and 35 silver Medals (one for each State/UT) are to be given annually

    The Awards for the child with exceptional achievement shall consists of :-
    (A)   Gold Medal – 1 (One)
    (i)   A cash prize of Rs.20, 000/-
    (ii)   A Citation and certificates, and
    (iii)  A Gold Medal
    (B)   Silver Medals – 35 (Thirty five)
    (i)     Award money @ Rs.10,000/- for each awardee.
    (ii)   A citation and certificate for each awardee, and
    (iii)    A Silver Medal for each awardee.

Applications of children for this Award should be recommended by the State Government/UT Administration, any Department of Government of India, District Authority, local authority or voluntary organization.  The last date for submission of nominations for each year is 31st July. 

Details and Nomination Form