Bengaluru: Ministry of Women and Child Development invites applications from children for bravery awards

Bengaluru: The Ministry of Women and Child Development has invited applications for the National Pradhan Mantri Bal Puraskar 2026.

Children from the Bengaluru Urban district who have demonstrated exceptional courage in saving others, or who have achieved excellence in sports, social service, technology, environmental conservation, art, culture or innovation, can apply online at https://awards.gov.in.

The award is open to children aged 5 to 18 years. The last date for submission is July 31.

For more information, applicants can contact their respective District Child Protection Units:

Bengaluru Central: 080-29919017; [e-mail].
Bengaluru East (KR Puram): 080-29904132; [e-mail].
Bengaluru North (Yelahanka): 080-28461452; [e-mail].
Bengaluru South (Kengeri): 080-23442233; [e-mail].
Bengaluru West (Anekal): 080-22076833; [e-mail].

This information is provided according to an official release.