Visually Impaired Girl Honoured with 'Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar' | 07 Feb 2024

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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.