Complete list of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday (December 27, 2025) conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to 20 children for their exceptional achievements in the fields of Bravery, Social Service, Environment, Sports, Art & Culture and Science and Technology at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.

What are Bal Puraskar awards?

The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) is a prestigious national-level award conferred annually by the President of India to recognise exceptional achievements of children (below 18 years) across multiple fields. The award honours young achievers in six categories: Bravery, Social Service, Environment, Sports, Art & Culture, and Science & Technology.

A maximum of 25 awards are conferred annually. The PMRBP committee can relax this limit in exceptional cases. Each award carries a medal and a certificate.

Why is Veer Baal Diwas celebrated?

The Government of India observes Veer Baal Diwas on December 26 every year in remembrance of the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh.

Talking about the significance of the Veer Bal Diwas, Ms. Murmu said that about 320 years ago, Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, and his two sons made the “supreme sacrifices” while fighting in support of truth and justice. The bravery of the two youngest Sahibzadas – Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh – is honoured and respected both in India and abroad.

The day is celebrated to honour the bravery of the two young heroes of the country.

Ajay Raj, Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte, Mohammed Sidan P, Vyoma Priya (Posthumous), and Kamlesh Kumar (Posthumous) have been conferred this year’s bravey award.

Check the full list of Bal Puraskar winners here

Bravery

1. Vyoma Priya (Posthumous), Tamil Nadu: 9-year-old Vyoma Priya lost her young life while selflessly trying to save a six-year-old child during an electrical accident.
2. Kamlesh Kumar (Posthumous), Bihar: 11-year-old Kamlesh gave up his life in an instinctive attempt to rescue another child from drowning.
3. Muhammed Sidan P, Kerala: 11-year-old Muhammed Sidan acted without fear to save two of his friends from electrocution, putting their lives above his own safety.
4. Ajay Raj, Uttar Pradesh: 9-year-old Ajay showed remarkable fearlessness by saving his father from a crocodile attack near their village river.

Art and Culture

1. Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte, Mizoram: 9-year-old Esther touched millions across the country with her heartfelt renditions of patriotic songs, inspiring national pride through her young voice.
2. Suman Sarkar, West Bengal: 16-year-old Suman is a gifted tabla prodigy whose exceptional talent has earned him admiration and accolades on the global stage.

Environment

1. Pooja, Uttar Pradesh: 17-year-old Pooja, driven by concern for her surroundings, created an innovative machine to reduce agricultural dust and air pollution.

Social Service

1. Shvan Singh, Punjab: 10-year-old Shvan displayed rare courage during Operation Sindoor by carrying out dangerous supply runs to support frontline soldiers.
2. Vansh Tayal, Chandigarh: Despite early hardships, 17-year-old Vansh chose compassion over comfort and dedicated himself to the rehabilitation of children, including those with special needs.

Science and Technology

1. Aishi Prisha Borah, Assam: Inspired by sustainability, 14-year-old Aishi promotes eco-friendly practices such as natural farming and innovative mulching techniques.
2. Arnav Anupriya Maharshi, Maharashtra: 17-year-old Arnav is a young divyang innovator who turned personal challenges into purpose by developing an AI-based rehabilitation tool for hand paralysis.

Sports

1. Shivani Hosuru Uppara, Andhra Pradesh: 17-year-old Shivani is a determined divyang para-athlete who has brought pride to the nation through her achievements in shot put and javelin.
2. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Bihar:14-year-old Vaibhav is a cricket sensation whose record-breaking performances have made him the youngest IPL player and fastest Indian centurion in the league.
3. Yogita Mandavi, Chattisgarh: Rising from a naxal-affected region, 14-year-old Yogita overcame immense challenges to become a national-level Khelo India judoka.
4. Vaka Lakshmi Pragnika, Gujarat: 7-year-old Vaka is a young chess prodigy who stunned the world by becoming Under-7 World Champion with a flawless 9/9 score.
5. Jyoti, Haryana: 17-year-old Jyoti is an inspiring international para-athlete whose medal-winning performances reflect resilience, strength, and determination.
6. Anushka Kumari, Jharkhand: 14-year-old Anushka is one of only five girls from Jharkhand selected for the Indian Under-17 Women’s Football Team, known for her consistent goal-scoring ability.
7. Dhinidhi Desinghu, Karnataka: 15-year-old Dhinidhi is a promising swimmer who has made India proud on the global stage and became one of the youngest Indians to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
8. Jyoshna Sabar, Odisha: 16-year-old Jyoshna is a powerful young weightlifter who set a Youth Asian record and continues to bring international medals home for India.
9. Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti, Telangana: 16-year-old Vishwanath is a fearless mountaineer who conquered the world’s highest peaks, becoming the youngest to complete the Seven Summits Challenge.