It has been conferred to 32 children, hailing from 32 districts of 21 States/UTs.
It is given by the Government of India to the children with exceptional abilities and outstanding accomplishments, in the fields of innovation, scholastic, sports, arts & culture, social service and bravery.
The award is formerly known as the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement.
This is Highest Civilian Honour in India that is given to the exceptional achievers under the age of 18.
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has instituted this Puraskars in the 1996.