Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2026: Honouring Exceptional Achievements of Children

The Government of India has invited nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2026, one of the country’s highest civilian honours for children. The award recognizes exceptional achievements of children in various fields and celebrates their courage, talent, innovation, determination, and contribution to society.

The award aims to encourage young achievers who have demonstrated excellence and inspired others through their outstanding accomplishments.

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Nominations Open for 2025 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Youth Work

Are you a young changemaker working towards a better future? The 2025 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Youth Work are now accepting nominations! These prestigious awards celebrate the incredible contributions of young people aged 15-29 who are driving progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Why Apply?

The Commonwealth Youth Awards offer a unique platform to highlight the inspiring work of young people across the Commonwealth’s 1.5 billion youth population. This is your opportunity to be recognized for your commitment to positive change and to gain the support needed to further your impactful projects.

Award Highlights:

Prizes: Winners receive global recognition and capacity-building grants to scale their initiatives.

The Khalili Foundation will also present five Youth PEACE Awards, as part of the Commonwealth Faith Festival, in addition to other special prizes.

Winners will be celebrated during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in October 2024, Samoa, marking the culmination of the Commonwealth Year of Youth.

Last Year’s Winner:

The 2023 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year, Maya Kirti Nanan from the Caribbean, was honored for her efforts in supporting individuals with special needs in her community. Could you be next?

Eligibility & How to Apply:

Age: 15-29 years old.

Demonstrate a significant impact in areas related to the SDGs.

Applications close on Friday, 18 October 2024. Visit the Commonwealth Youth Awards website for full details on prizes, criteria, and the application process.

This is your chance to cast your net anew and join the next generation of young leaders transforming our world for a resilient common future.

Submit your nomination today and be part of the Commonwealth’s vision for youth empowerment!

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National Creators Award

The creator economy is growing leaps and bounds, bringing forth voices from across the country.

Digital creators are storytellers of a confident, assertive New India. They drive social impact, promote local culture, and boost tourism.

The National Creators Award recognizes such impactful voices across 20+ categories & awards them.

Categories

Best Story Teller Award

Creators who promote India’s cultural ethos via creative storytelling

The Disruptor of the Year

Creator who challenged the status quo, driving significant change or innovation.

Celebrity Creator of the Year

Honours celebrities who use their platform for positive impact

Green Champion Award

Creators advocating for environmental sustainability.

Best Creator For Social Change

Creator advocating for social causes, inclusivity, empowerment, and positive change.

Most Impactful Agri creator

Celebrates those educating and inspiring about advancements that benefit farming

Cultural Ambassador of The Year

Promoter of Indian culture via lifestyle content.

International Creator award

Global creators who augment India’s culture & soft power

Best Travel Creator Award

Creators showcasing India’s rich tourism potential via travel content.

Swachhta Ambassador Award

Creators dedicated to promoting cleanliness

The New India Champion Award

Recognizes creators focused on nation-building activities & policy awareness

Tech Creator Award

Demystifying technology for all

Heritage Fashion Icon Award

Celebrating India's sartorial heritage via promoting local brands

Most Creative Creator (Male & Female)

Creators blending entertainment and social impact

Best Creator in Food Category

Creator showcasing India's culinary diversity.

Best Creator in Education Category

Enriching learners with informative content

Best Creator in Gaming Category

Promoting gaming through play, reviews, commentary

Best Micro Creator

Impactful within small, niche communities

Best Nano Creator

Fostering deep audience connections

Best Health and Fitness Creator

Promoting wellness and healthy living.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Requirement: Participants must be 18 years of age or above at the time of nomination.

Nationality and Residency: 19 categories are open exclusively to individuals of Indian nationality. One category is dedicated to international digital creators

Platforms: Content must be published on one or more of the following digital platforms: Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Facebook.

Language: Content submission can be in English or any other Indian language.

Nomination Limits: Creators can self-nominate in a maximum of three categories. Those nominating others can nominate in all 20 categories.

Nomination Process

Self-Nomination: Creators are allowed to nominate themselves. The nomination must include links to the content on the eligible platforms, a brief description of the content's impact, and any other supporting reasons as required by the nomination form.

Nomination Limits: Creators can self-nominate in a maximum of three categories. Those nominating others can propose nominations across all 20 categories.

Submission Deadline: All nominations must be submitted by the deadline specified in the schedule. Late submissions will not be considered.

Follower Count Consideration: The number of followers or subscribers will be considered as of 9th February 2024.

Nominations are now open!

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KSTA Awards for Innovations by UG & PG students

Exemplary innovations / solutions emanating from Science & Technology or any segment of economy that have helped transform the lives of people, particularly in rural areas or have enabled enterprises and employment would be recognised every year.

Applicant innovators would be Karnataka origin (by birth or domicile), located anywhere in the world.

Award

PG Level : Prof. U. R. Rao Award for best innovation at postgraduate level

UG Level : Dr. S. K. Shivakumar Award for best innovation at undergraduate level

Each award carrying a Cash prize of Rs 10,000 and a Certificate

An Expert Committee of the Academy will scrutinise the entries and forward the list of best innovations in each category to the Executive Committee by December every year.

The announcement of the awards shall be placed on the KSTA website and awards distributed at the KSTA Annual Conference

How to Apply

The announcement of awards shall be placed on the KSTA website and as a news item in leading news in the month of August every year. Interested persons shall submit a summary of their innovations along with the prescribed application form, within three month’s time; Nominations also must be accompanied by relevant documents

‍Fill in the application form and send to email: award.ksta@gmail.com on or before October 31,2022

 

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L’Oréal-UNESCO Young Talents Maghreb for Women in Science Program 2022

The L'Oréal-UNESCO Young Talents for Women in Science program is committed to supporting the involvement of young women in scientific research. This program identifies and rewards brilliant young women researchers in life and environmental sciences, material sciences, mathematics, computer and information sciences, engineering sciences and technology. To date, more than 55 endowments have been awarded to young Maghrebi doctoral and post-doctoral students - for the excellence of their academic

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Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

The Government of India had been conferring the award to children for their exceptional achievements. The awards were given to children for their merit in innovation, scholastic, sports, arts, culture, social service, music or any other field which deserves recognition. The awards for child welfare were also conferred to Individuals and Institutions. These awards were given in the following categories:

1. National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements - since 1996

2. National Child Welfare Award(Individual) - since 1979

3. National Child Welfare Award(Institution) - since 1979

4. Rajiv Gandhi Manav Sewa Award - since 1994

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Global Teacher Prize 2020

Global Teacher Prize is a US $1 million award presented annually to an exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to their profession.
The Global Teacher Prize serves to underline the importance of educators and the fact that, throughout the world, their efforts deserve to be recognised and celebrated. It seeks to acknowledge the impacts of the very best teachers – not only on their students but on the communities around them.

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TEACHER INNOVATION AWARD 2019

Teacher Innovation Award is a National Award for zero investment innovative ideas in education initiatives across India, hosted by ZIIEI (Zero Investment Innovations for Education Initiatives) and Sri Aurobindo Society.

150 million students. 5 million teacher. And just 1 million government schools. Are we ready to face the future? Beyond policies and schemes, systems are built upon people. It is the power of the people that can change the game.

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NATIONAL CHILD AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

The Government of India from time to time has been instituting awards for individuals and organizations who have done outstanding work for the welfare and development of children. Awards have also been instituted for honouring children who have been shown exemplary courage at the risk of their own lives. 

Children between the age of 4 to 15 years who have shown an exceptional achievement in any field including academics, arts and culture and sports etc. will be considered for this Ward. One Gold Medal and 35 Silver Medals (one for each State/UT) are to be given annually. 

NATURE OF AWARDS

The Awards for the child with exceptional achievements 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.

How to Apply

The applications should be submitted in the prescribed proforma.

The application form filled in English with relevant documents, paper clippings, photos and copy of birth certificate attested by gazetted officer should be submitted to concerned DSJO within the date announced by Govt. each year.

Last Date: 31st July

RECOMMENDING AUTHORITIES

 The application should be recommended by State/U.T. Departments, any Department of Government of India/District Authority, Local Self Government (Panchayat, Zilla Parishad, Municipal Corporation etc) Experts in the field, Members of Parliament, Members of Legislative Assemblies/Legislative Councils and reputed Voluntary Organizations. 

The Award will be announced on 14th November each year and will be given away in New Delhi on a date and time convenient to the Minister for Human Resources Development. 

Applications are to be sent to:

National Selection Committee for Exceptional Achievement Award, Dept. of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Sasthri Bhavan, New Delhi-110001

For further information and application form click here

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