Overview
- At a New Delhi ceremony, 20 children were recognized for exceptional achievements in Bravery, Social Service, Environment, Sports, Art & Culture, and Science & Technology.
- President Droupadi Murmu linked the honours to Veer Bal Diwas and paid tribute to Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s sons, underscoring values of truth, justice, and patriotism.
- Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi said the awardees demonstrate that dedication can overcome limited resources and that their stories encourage others to pursue meaningful change.
- The 2025 cohort spans 18 states and union territories, with cited examples including chess prodigy Vaka Lakshmi Pragnika, lifesavers Ajay Raj and Mohammed Sidan P, para-athlete Shivani Hosuru Uppara, and cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
- Posthumous bravery awards included Vyoma Priya and Kamlesh Kumar, as Vyoma’s mother accepted her honour, and 10-year-old Shravan Singh was lauded for delivering supplies to soldiers during Operation Sindoor near his home.