New Delhi, January 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met and interacted with the winners of 2019  Rashtriya Bal Puraskar. During the interaction, children shared their special achievements and inspirational stories to PM Modi. The PM has appreciated the award winners for their achievements and said, "India is phenomenally proud of these young achievers." Prime Minister Narendra Modi Receives Philip Kotler Presidential Award for Outstanding Leadership.

Modi in his twitter handle wrote, "India is phenomenally proud of these young achievers, who have been distinguishing themselves in a wide range of areas. Wishing them the very best for their endeavours ahead." He also posted several posts sharing the 'special achievements' of every award winner.

In one post, PM appreciated Nikhil Jituri for saving a life of two-year-old who accidentally fell into a deep open well. "Meeting and knowing brave Nikhil Jituri was a pleasure. He saved the life of a two-year-old who accidentally fell into a deep open well. Our young friend from Karnataka showed great courage and presence of mind. I congratulate Nikhil on winning the Bal Shakti Puraskar!," PM Modi said. Manipur Student to Get National Bravery Award.

PM also appreciated Anish, a young shooter from Haryana, who won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast. "Anish, from Haryana, is great at aiming and achieving. He is an international Gold medalist young shooter who won at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast. I congratulate young Anish on winning the Bal Shakti Puraskar and wish him great success in the future!," Prime Minister wrote in a tweet.

The Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awards are given individuals as "Bal Shakti Puraskar" and to institutions/individuals working for children as "Bal Kalyan Puraskar." This year 783 applications were received for Bal Shakti Puraskar. The Ministry for Women and Child Development (MWCD) selected 26 awardees. The MWCD had also finalised five names for "Bal Kalyan Puraskar" award.

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