Guwahati, Dec. 26 -- Two young achievers from the Northeast brought laurels to their respective states by being awarded the 'Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar' for outstanding achievements in diverse fields by President Droupadi Murmu on Friday.

Aishi Prisha Borah, a 14-year-old student innovator from Jorhat, Assam, and Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte, a 9-year-old singing prodigy from Lunglei, Mizoram, were recognised at the national level for their outstanding talent, dedication and contribution in Science and Technology and Art and Culture, respectively.

Aishi Prisha Borah was reported to have demonstrated "remarkable" innovation in science and technology through projects focused on natural farming practices, newspaper mulching, and the...