New Delhi Jan 24 PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged youngsters to support the Vocal for Local campaign just as they had taken forward the cleanliness campaign in the country and asserted that the youth are at the centre of all policies being framed by his government During an online interaction with the recipients of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Modi also talked about the unveiling of the hologram statue of freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose at the India Gate and said the biggest inspiration we get from Netaji is - duty and nation first Taking inspiration from Netaji you have to proceed on your path of duty for the country the prime minister saidTwenty-nine children including 14 girls were awarded in six fields - innovation scholastic achievements sports arts and culture social service and bravery The Bal Puraskar recipients were awarded certificates digitally using blockchain technology Each child was also given a medal and a cash prize of Rs 100000 The youth are at the centre of all policies being framed by his government the prime minister said and added that the country feels proud to see that CEOs of all the big companies of the world are young Indians Calling for support to the Vocal for Local campaign Modi said children had played a major role in the success of the Swachh Bharat campaign and asked them to encourage people around them to use Indian goods Just like you came forward for the cleanliness campaign you should also come forward for the Vocal for Local campaign You count at home make a list of the products that are not made in India and urge the people of the house that when a similar product is bought in the future it should be made in India the prime minister said Noting that women are doing wonders in areas where they were not even allowed earlier he said this is the new India that does not hold back from innovating and is known for courage and resilience Today we feel proud when we see that the youth of India are innovating and taking the country forward Today we feel proud when we see that the CEOs of all the big companies of the world are young Indians and when we see the youth of India achieve laurels in the world of startups Modi said Speaking to many of the children who received the awards the prime minister praised their grit determination and passion to make a difference in their chosen fields He also lauded the children for their participation in the COVID-19 vaccination programme saying they have shown their modern and scientific thinking More than 40 million children got coronavirus vaccine till now since January 3 he said Interacting with Master Meedhansh Kumar Gupta from Punjab the prime minister enquired about his achievement of creating an app on COVID issues Modi said that in children like Meedhansh he feels that the governments efforts to promote entrepreneurship are bearing fruit and a tendency to become job providers instead of being job seekers is becoming more pronounced Prime Minister Modi enquired from Kumari Tarushi Gaur from Chandigarh about her opinion on the balance between sports and studies The prime minister asked why Tarushi idolises Boxer Mary Kom She replied that she likes her because of her commitment to excellence and the balance that she strikes as a sportsperson and as a mother Modi said that the government is committed to providing all the facilities to sportspersons and creating a mindset of winning at every level He also described these children as an inspiration for the whole society You all must work keeping in mind how your work can help the country the prime minister said while interacting with the Rashtriya Bal Puraskar recipients He also said that these awards become all the more significant in the light of the fact that they have been conferred during the important period when the country is celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to mark the 75th year of independence He said this is the time to draw energy from the past and dedicate oneself to achieving great results in the coming 25 years of the Amrit Kaal The prime minister also recalled the contribution of the freedom fighters - Birbala Kanaklata Barua Khudiram Bose and Rani Gaidinilu These fighters had made the countrys freedom the mission of their lives at a very young age and had dedicated themselves for it Modi noted Another example is the bravery and sacrifice of the sons of Guru Gobind Singhji Their sacrifice for Indias civilisation culture faith and religion is incomparable Modi said The prime minister also greeted everyone on the occasion of National Girl Child Day PTI UZMASG GJS RT RT

New Delhi Jan 24 PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged recipients of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to support the Vocal for Local campaign and said the youth is at the centre of all policies being framed by governmentDuring an online interaction with the awardees Modi also talked about the unveiling of the hologram statue of freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose and said the biggest inspiration we get from Netaji is of duty and of nation first and you have to proceed on your path of duty for the countryThe prime minister awarded the Bal Puraskar recipients certificates digitally using block chain technologyCalling for support for the Vocal for Local campaign Modi asked the awardees to list products at their home which are of foreign originNoting that the youth of the country are at the centre of all policies being framed by the government presently he said Today we feel proud when we see that the youth of India are innovating and taking the country forward Today we feel proud when we see that the CEOs of all the big companies of the world are young Indians and when we see the youth of India raising their laurels in the world of startups Modi saidLauding children over their participation in the Covid vaccination programme the prime minister said children have shown their modern and scientific thinking in the vaccination programme as wellMore than 40 million children got coronavirus vaccine till now since January 3 he saidModi also called these children an inspiration for the whole societyYou all must work keeping in mind how your work can help the country the prime minister said while interacting with the Rashtriya Bal Puraskar recipientsTwenty-nine children including 14 girls were awarded in six fields -- innovation scholastic achievements sports arts and culture social service and braveryEach child has been given a medal a cash prize of Rs 100000 and a certificateThe prime minister also greeted everyone on the occasion of National Girl Child Day PTI UZMASG ANB ANB ANB

New Delhi Jan 24 PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday virtually interacted with the winners of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar and awarded them certificates digitally using block chain technologyHe also called these children inspiration for the whole societyYou all must work keeping in mind how your work can help the country the prime minister said while interacting with the Rashtriya Bal Puraskar recipientsTwenty-nine children including 14 girls were awarded in six fields -- innovation scholastic achievements sports arts and culture social service and braveryEach child has been given a medal a cash prize of Rs 100000 and a certificateThe prime minister also greeted every one on the occasion of National Girl Child Day PTI UZM ASG ANB ANB

New Delhi Jan 21 PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awardees on Monday via video-conferencing Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Zubin Irani and Minister of State Munjpara Mahendrabhai will be present on the occasion The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar PMRBP is given as recognition to children aged between five and 18 years with exceptional abilities and outstanding achievement in six fields -- innovation scholastic achievements sports arts and culture social service and bravery Each awardee is given a medal a cash prize of Rs 100000 and a certificate the WCD Ministry said in a statement During the function the prime minister would give digital certificates to winners of PMRBP-2022 using block chain technology The certificates would also be given to winners of PMRBP-2021 who could not be given the certificates last year due to the COVID-19 situation Block Chain Technology is being used for the first time for giving certificates to awardees of PMRBP These awards are conferred by the President in a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan The prime minister also interacts with these awardees every year The awardees of PMRBP also take part in the Republic Day parade However in view of the COVID-19 situation in the country it has not been possible to organise the award ceremony in New Delhi this year On the occasion of National Girl Child Day on Monday and as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav PM Modi would interact virtually with the winners of PMRBP-2022 The children along with their parents and the district magistrates of their respective districts would join the event from their district headquarters PTI UZM SMN SMN