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Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), Government of India.

Encouragechildren who had shown exceptional achievement in any field includingacademics, arts, culture and sports etc

      Gold Medal - 1 (One)

      •A cash prize of Rs.20, 000/-

      •A Citation and certificates, and

      •A Gold Medal

      Silver Medals - 35 (Thirty five)

      •A cash prize of Rs.20, 000/-

      •A Citation and certificates, and

      •A Silver Medal for each awardee.

Children between the age of 4 to 15 yearswho have shown an exceptional in any field including academics, arts, culture and sports etc. are eligible for this award. One Gold Medal and35 silver Medals (one for each State/UT) are to be given annually

   • The last date for submission of nominations for each year is 31st July.

   •Date of achievementfannouncement of the award: November 14

   •The child is to be selectedfor the Award should unusual talent and exceptional achievement in any fieldincluding academics, arts, culture and sports etc.

   •Age certificate (Date of birth) duly attested by a Gazetted Govt. office may be attached.

   •Tributes/traits, which are claimed to be possessed by the child extraordinary or exceptional, should bereported in the Press, or have been tested by experts in the field. It should also be possible to subject the claimto an objective test.

A National Selection Committee out of the cases recommended by various bodies will make the selection

The National Selection Committee will consist of the following persons:
 

The application should be recommended by recommended byState/U.T Deptts., any Deptt. of Govt. of India/District Authority, LocalSelf Govt. (Panchayat, Zila Parishad, Municipal Corporation etc.). Experts inthe field, Member of Parliament, Member of Legislative Assemblies/ LegislativeCouncils and reputed Voluntary Organizations.