PM Modi Celebrates 'Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Award' Recipients and Engages with Young Achievers

New Delhi, Dec 26 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in the Veer Baal Diwas celebration on Thursday at Bharat Mandapam, where he honored the 17 children recognized with the Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Award for their remarkable contributions in areas such as bravery, innovation, science and technology, sports, and arts. He also had the opportunity to interact with these young achievers.

In a post on X, PM Modi shared a video and expressed: "A very special interaction with those youngsters who received the Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Award. My heartfelt congratulations to all the awardees, and I wish them immense success in their future endeavors."

While addressing the audience during the third Veer Baal Diwas, PM Modi mentioned that the government initiated this day to commemorate the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of the Sahibzades.

He remarked that this occasion has evolved into a festival of national motivation for millions of Indians and has inspired numerous children and youth with unyielding bravery, as stated by the PMO.

According to the Prime Minister, "today’s awardees epitomize the potential of India’s children and youth to excel across diverse fields."

He paid tribute to the Gurus and the courageous Sahibzades during this event, congratulating both the awardees and their families.

Reflecting on the valor of the Sahibzades, PM Modi emphasized the importance of today’s youth understanding their heroic tale, highlighting the need to remember such significant events.

He noted that over three centuries ago, on this very day, the valiant Sahibzades sacrificed their lives at young ages, showcasing unparalleled bravery.

PM Modi pointed out that the Sahibzades resisted all temptations of the Mughal Sultanate, endured severe persecution, and chose to face the death sentence imposed by Wazir Khan with great courage.

The Prime Minister expressed that the Sahibzades remind him of the valor displayed by Guru Arjan Dev, Guru Tegh Bahadur, and Guru Gobind Singh, asserting that this bravery is the spiritual strength of our faith. He noted that the Sahibzades opted for martyrdom yet remained steadfast in their commitment to their beliefs.

PM Modi highlighted that Veer Bal Diwas teaches us that regardless of how challenging the situation may be, nothing surpasses the nation and its interests. He stated, "Every action taken for the country is an act of bravery, and every child and youth dedicated to the nation is a Veer Balak."

This year’s Veer Bal Diwas is particularly significant as it coincides with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Indian Republic and our Constitution, the Prime Minister remarked.

He stressed that in this 75th year of the Indian Constitution, every citizen draws inspiration from the courageous Sahibzades to strive for the unity and integrity of the nation.

“Veer Bal Diwas fills us with inspiration and encourages us to set new goals,” the Prime Minister commented.

Pointing out that every generation offers the youth the chance to alter their nation’s destiny, PM Modi underscored that during the freedom struggle, Indian youth dismantled foreign domination to achieve their aspirations, and today, their aim is to create a developed India.

Veer Baal Diwas is a nationwide observance celebrating children as the cornerstone of India’s future. During the event, PM Modi also introduced the ‘Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan’. This initiative aims to enhance nutritional outcomes and well-being by strengthening the implementation of nutrition-related services and ensuring active community participation.

The awardees of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) were also in attendance at the event.