Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, virtually interacted with the recipients of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP). According to an official statement, the event started at 11.30 am.
Union women and child development minister Smriti Irani and minister of state Dr Munjpara Mahendrabhai were present during the event. “Digital certificates were conferred for the years 2022 and 2021 using Blockchain Technology. This technology is being used for the first time for giving certificates of awardees,” the official statement read.
The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is given to children above the age of five and not exceeding the age of 15 with exceptional abilities and outstanding achievement in fields of innovation, sports, arts and culture, social service, scholastic achievements and bravery.
Such children are handed over a cash prize of ₹1,00,000, a medal and a certificate.
The award is conferred by President Ram Nath Kovind in a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. However, due to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, it was not possible to organise the award ceremony and hence Prime Minister Modi virtually interacted with the winners, the above statement added.
