President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday presented the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to 17 children from, recognising their exceptional courage and outstanding achievements in various fields, including art, culture and sports. The award honours extraordinary accomplishments in seven categories: art and culture, bravery, innovation, science and technology, social service, sports and environment.
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The honourees — seven boys and 10 girls selected from 14 states and Union territories — were presented with a medal, certificate and a citation booklet as part of their recognition.
Among them was Keya Hatkar, a 14-year-old author and disability advocate who was recognised for her excellence in art and culture.
Despite living with spinal muscular atrophy, she has become a bestselling author and founded initiatives like «IM POSSIBLE» and «SMA-ART», which promote inclusivity and disability awareness.
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