Haryana
Visually Impaired Girl Honoured with 'Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar'
- 07 Feb 2024
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Garima, a visually impaired girl of Mahendergarh district was given the 'Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar' by President Droupadi Murmu in the social service category in New Delhi.
- She was honoured for her gallant initiative of "Sakshar Pathshala" in which over 1000 students were connected for education by her.
Key Points
- The award was presented to 19 youngsters from throughout the country. These children participate in the national Republic Day Parade on January 26th.
- Garima through her "Sakshar Pathshala" encourages and inspires the slum people and children the importance of education in one's life and how it leads the path to progress.
- Education is a fundamental right and a vital component of a child's life as it even allows them to contribute to the progress of the country.
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
- Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is given to children between the age of 5 to 18 years who have shown outstanding performance in categories such as bravery, culture, environment, art, science and technology, social service and sports.
- Total 19 children were selected for the year 2024, out of which 4 were in the social service category.
