Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) awardees, via video conferencing on January 25.
Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani was also present at the event.
This year, 32 children are being awarded across the country.
The award are given to the children with exceptional abilities and outstanding accomplishments, in the fields of innovation, scholastics, sports, arts and culture, social service and bravery.