Bhubaneswar, Dec. 26 -- Odisha's talent shone brightly on the national stage as Jyotsna Sabar, a 17-year-old tribal girl from Gajapati district, was conferred with the Prime Minister's Rashtriya Bal Puraskar. Jyotsna has made the state proud with her remarkable achievements in weightlifting.

On Friday, the prestigious award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu, who honoured young achievers for their exceptional contributions across various fields.

On the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas, the Rashtriya Bal Puraskar was awarded to 20 children from across the country. The awards recognised excellence in bravery, art and culture, science, environment, social service and sports. Out of the 20 awardees, two were honoured posthumously for their...