The Deputy Commissioner of Ludhiana, Himanshu Jain, announced that the Government of India is inviting nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP)-2026, which honors the exceptional achievements of children under the age of 18 as of July 31, 2026. This prestigious national award aims to recognize outstanding contributions in various fields such as bravery, social service, environment, sports, art & culture, and science & technology. The nomination process is designed to be inclusive, with a focus on encouraging submissions from talented children, particularly girls, those from weaker sections, Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and children with disabilities (divyang persons). Nominations must be submitted online through the dedicated Rashtriya Puraskar portal, which is accessible at https://awards.gov.in. The nomination window is open until July 31, 2026, and only applications received within this timeframe will be considered for the award.