♦ President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas in New Delhi on 26 December 2025.

♦ This year (2025), 20 children from 18 States and Union Territories have been awarded for demonstrating outstanding achievements. 

♦ 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.

♦ Veer Bal Diwas is observed every year to commemorate the martyrdom of Sahibzada Baba Zorawar Singh ji and Baba Fateh Singh ji, the sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji, whose unparalleled sacrifice continues to inspire generations.