new delhi prime minister narendra modi will interact with the winners of the pradhan mantri rashtriya bal puraskar on friday an official statement saidpm modi will also interact with over 1730 tribal artistes ncc cadets nss national service scheme volunteers and tableaux artistes who are going to participate in the republic day parade in a at home event it addedthe 49 awardees are from various states and union territories including one each from jammu and kashmir manipur and arunachal pradeshthe children are winners in the fields of arts culture innovation scholastic social service sports and braverythe government of india acknowledges children as one of the most important partners in nationbuilding their hopes and aspirations are to be acknowledged and their achievements rewarded although every child is precious and his or her achievements have to be appreciated there are some whose achievements will serve as an inspiration to many others the statement saidthe government gives these awards every year to recognize exceptional achievements of children in various fieldspresident ram nath kovind had on wednesday presented the award