Prime Minister Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025
The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2025 honoured 20 exceptional
children from across India for their outstanding achievements in diverse fields including
bravery, innovation, art and culture, sports, social service, environment, and science and
technology. The awards, instituted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, were
conferred by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi,
on December 27, 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also met the awardees on Veer Bal
Diwas in New Delhi.
List of Pradhan Mantri Bal Puraskar 2025 winners
Bravery
1. Vyoma Priya (Posthumous), Tamil Nadu: 9-year-old Vyoma Priya lost her young
life while selflessly trying to save a six-year-old child during an electrical accident.
2. Kamlesh Kumar (Posthumous), Bihar: 11-year-old Kamlesh gave up his life in an
instinctive attempt to rescue another child from drowning.
3. Muhammed Sidan P, Kerala: 11-year-old Muhammed Sidan acted without fear to
save two of his friends from electrocution, putting their lives above his own safety.
4. Ajay Raj, Uttar Pradesh: 9-year-old Ajay showed remarkable fearlessness by
saving his father from a crocodile attack near their village river.
Art and Culture
1. Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte, Mizoram: 9-year-old Esther touched millions across
the country with her heartfelt renditions of patriotic songs, inspiring national pride
through her young voice.
2. Suman Sarkar, West Bengal: 16-year-old Suman is a gifted tabla prodigy whose
exceptional talent has earned him admiration and accolades on the global stage.
Environment
1. Pooja, Uttar Pradesh: 17-year-old Pooja, driven by concern for her surroundings,
created an innovative machine to reduce agricultural dust and air pollution.
Social Service
1. Shvan Singh, Punjab: 10-year-old Shvan displayed rare courage during Operation
Sindoor by carrying out dangerous supply runs to support frontline soldiers.
2. Vansh Tayal, Chandigarh: Despite early hardships, 17-year-old Vansh chose
compassion over comfort and dedicated himself to the rehabilitation of children,
including those with special needs
Science and Technology
1. Aishi Prisha Borah, Assam: Inspired by sustainability, 14-year-old Aishi promotes
eco-friendly practices such as natural farming and innovative mulching techniques.
2. Arnav Anupriya Maharshi, Maharashtra: 17-year-old Arnav is a young divyang
innovator who turned personal challenges into purpose by developing an AI-based
rehabilitation tool for hand paralysis.
Sports
1. Shivani Hosuru Uppara, Andhra Pradesh: 17-year-old Shivani is a determined
divyang para-athlete who has brought pride to the nation through her achievements
in shot put and javelin.
2. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Bihar: 14-year-old Vaibhav is a cricket sensation whose
record-breaking performances have made him the youngest IPL player and fastest
Indian centurion in the league.
3. Yogita Mandavi, Chattisgarh: Rising from a naxal-affected region, 14-year-old
Yogita overcame immense challenges to become a national-level Khelo India judoka.
4. Vaka Lakshmi Pragnika, Gujarat: 7-year-old Vaka is a young chess prodigy who
stunned the world by becoming Under-7 World Champion with a flawless 9/9 score.
5. Jyoti, Haryana: 17-year-old Jyoti is an inspiring international para-athlete whose
medal-winning performances reflect resilience, strength, and determination.
6. Anushka Kumari, Jharkhand: 14-year-old Anushka is one of only five girls from
Jharkhand selected for the Indian Under-17 Women’s Football Team, known for her
consistent goal-scoring ability.
7. Dhinidhi Desinghu, Karnataka: 15-year-old Dhinidhi is a promising swimmer who
has made India proud on the global stage and became one of the youngest Indians
to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
8. Jyoshna Sabar, Odisha: 16-year-old Jyoshna is a powerful young weightlifter who
set a Youth Asian record and continues to bring international medals home for India.
9. Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti, Telangana: 16-year-old Vishwanath is a fearless
mountaineer who conquered the world’s highest peaks, becoming the youngest to
complete the Seven Summits Challenge.
