Nagarjun L from Mysore in the art category (painting) and Pavan A G from Hassan in the sport category (swimming) were felicitated by Minister of State for Women and Children, Renuka Chowdhury.
Both were awarded silver medals, certificates and a cash prize of Rs 10,000 each.
Annual celebrations
These awards are being given every year by the Ministry of State for Women and Child Development to children of the age group of 4 to 15 years, identifying their achievements in various fields, including art, culture, sports and academics.
Nagarjun, son of Lakshman Kumar and Sharada L, is studying in first PUC at Sharad Vilas College, Mysore. Fond of painting, he has participated in several state and national level painting competitions and has bagged a number of awards.
Penchant in oil painting, Nagaraj wanted to become an expert in the art of animation.
Pavan A G, native of Hassan, is the son of Giri Gowda and Madhura.
Hailing from a middle class family, Pavan is studying in 10th standard in S V M English Medium School in Hassan.
Pavan has also participated in several swimming competitions at both state and national levels and has received several prizes.
He wants to become Air Force pilot.