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Nation PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

SHAURYAJIT RANJIT PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI
KUMAR KHAIRE
INTERACTED WITH THE AWARDEES

10-year-old
Shauryajit Ranjit
Kumar Khaire from
Gujarat was given the
Prime Minister's Rashtriya Bal
Puraskar in the field of sports. He
is a national-level Mallakhamb
player. In the 2022 National
Games, he was the youngest
medalist in all sports and won a
bronze medal in the standing pole
open category.

SHREYA
BHATTACHARJEE Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the winners of
the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on January 24. He
Assam's presented mementos to all the award winners and discussed
Shreya their achievements one by one. Prime Minister Modi posed
Bhattacharjee a series of questions to the children on a variety of topics.
was given the He also suggested that the award winners start by solving
Prime Minister's small problems and gradually build up the capability to move
Rashtriya Bal Puraskar in the field
of art and culture. she is a skilled ahead in life. PM Modi also spoke with the children about the
tabla player who holds the record importance of family in dealing with children's mental health
for the longest tabla performance. and problems, the benefits of playing chess, pursuing arts
Her name has been recorded in the and culture as a career, research and innovation, spirituality,
"India Book of Records." She has and many other topics. On January 24, the Prime Minister's
been awarded many other awards National Children's Award recipients also visited the Prime
for tabla playing, including the 9th Minister's Museum in New Delhi.
Cultural Olympiad.

PRIME MINISTER'S RASHTRIYA BAL PURASKAR IS GIVEN FOR EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

The Government of India presents the Pradhan Mantri Rashtirya Bal Puraskar to children in the age
group of 5 to 18 years for their exceptional achievements in six categories: innovation, social service,
academics, sports, art and culture, and bravery. Each awardee receives a medal, a cash prize of
Rs one lakh, and a certificate. This year, 11 children from across the country have been given the
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2023 under various categories. The awardees include 6 boys
and 5 girls from 11 states and union territories

President Droupadi Murmu said at the award that we got freedom after a tough struggle. So it
function, “Some of the award winners have shown is expected from the new generation that they all
such indomitable courage and valor at such a young should recognize the value of this freedom and
age that I was not only surprised but overwhelmed protect it. She advised the children to think about
to know about them. Their example is inspirational the interest of the country and work for the country
for all children and youth. President Murmu said wherever they get a chance.

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