National Girl Child Day is an initiative by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. It was announced in the year 2008. The day is aimed to spread awareness and empower girls from all around the country.
The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is given to children between the ages of five and 15 with exceptional abilities, outstanding achievements in innovation, sports, arts and culture, social service, and scholastic achievements and bravery.