Arijeet Banerjee got his name etched in the India Book of Records empowering him to follow his dreams. India Book of Records is proud that this title led his noble endeavour to be noticed far and wide and getting recognised with the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2024 for his invaluable work in Art and Culture.
Arijeet Banerjee from Siliguri, West Bengal, has carved his niche as a prodigious Pakhawaj player. He is a wunderkind who loves playing the traditional Pakhawaj, and has performed at prestigious events like the International Dhrupad Festival. He has received the Bharat Ratna M S Subbulakshmi Fellowship and the Asia Book of Records for his pakhawaj playing skills. His love for the traditional instrument instills hope for the revival of this gradually disappearing Art form in the people.
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) – is given to children with exceptional abilities and outstanding achievements. The awards are given to children in the age group 5 – 18 years for their excellence in seven categories for Bravery, Art & Culture, Environment, Innovation, Science & Technology, Social Service and Sports that deserve national recognition. Each awardee of PMRBP is given a medal, certificate and a citation booklet.
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) for the year 2024 has been conferred to 19 children. The list includes 9 boys and 10 girls, who belong to 18 States and UTs.