Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani met with this year’s Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awardee children and their parents in New Delhi on January 24, 2023. The prizes were given to 11 youngsters for their outstanding achievements in six categories: art, culture, bravery, innovation, social service, and sports. Six boys and five girls from 11 states and union territories received awards. Each awardee got a medal, a one lakh rupee cash prize, and a certificate from the President.