Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) and Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar (APP) awarded

• PMRBP-2023 conferred upon 11 children by President of India.
• PMRBP is instituted by Ministry of Women and Child Development, and conferred upon children in the age group 5 -18 years.
• It is given for six categories, viz. Art & Culture, Bravery, Innovation, Scholastic, Social Service and Sports.

Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar

• Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) and Lunglei Fire Station (LFS), Mizoram, have been selected for Subhash Chandra Bose APP-2023.
• Subhash Chandra Bose APP for 2023 was instituted by government as an annual award.
• It recognises and honour the contribution and service rendered by individuals and organisations in India in field of disaster management.