New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- President Droupadi Murmu will confer the prestigious 'Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar' to children who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in diverse fields during a special ceremony on Friday at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. This year, 20 children from 18 states and union territories have been selected for the honour.

The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, will observe Veer Bal Diwas at the national level on Friday to commemorate the courage, sacrifice, and exemplary values of India's young heroes. The PMRBP will be conferred upon children for exceptional bravery, achievements in art & culture, environment, social service, science & technology, and sports.

The national-level progr...