PM interacts with winners of Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2019

Published By : Admin | January 24, 2019 | 13:13 IST

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today met and interacted with the winners of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2019.

The children explained in detail, their special achievements, and shared their inspirational stories.

The Prime Minister appreciated and congratulated the award winners for their achievements.

He said that these awards offer an opportunity for recognition of talented children, and serve as inspiration for others like them.

The Prime Minister urged the extra-ordinarily gifted children to stay connected with nature.

He shared some light and informal moments with the children who also requested him for autographs.

Background

The Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awards have been given in two categories: Bal Shakti Puraskar to individuals; and Bal Kalyan Puraskar to institutions/individuals working for children.

A total of 783 applications were received for the Bal Shakti Puraskar this year.

The Ministry for Women and Child Development selected 26 awardees for Bal Shakti Puraskar, under the category of innovation, scholastic, sports, arts & culture, social service and bravery.

 

The National Selection Committee also finalized the names of 2 individuals and 3 institutions for Bal Kalyan Puraskar.

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi shared the outstanding speech delivered by Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah ji, noting that it was filled with important facts, historical context, and a detailed account of the Government’s efforts over the past decade. Shri Modi highlighted that for decades, the retrograde Maoist ideology had an adverse impact on the development of several regions, with Left Wing Extremism severely affecting the future of countless youngsters.

He further underlined that over the last ten years, the Government has worked towards uprooting this menace, while simultaneously ensuring that the benefits of development reach areas affected by Naxalism. The Prime Minister reaffirmed that the Government will continue to focus on strengthening good governance and ensuring peace and prosperity for all.

The Prime Minister posted on X:

“This is an outstanding speech by the Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah Ji, filled with important facts, historical context and the efforts of our Government in the last decade.

For decades, the retrograde Maoist ideology had an adverse impact on the development of several regions. Left Wing Extremism has ruined the future of countless youngsters.

In the last decade, our Government has worked towards uprooting this menace and at the same time ensuring the fruits of development reach areas affected by Naxalism. We will keep focusing on furthering good governance and ensuring peace and prosperity for all.”