Mizoram Governor Felicitates Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Awardee Esther Hnamte
Aizawl, the 8th January, 2026: Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte, recipient of India’s highest civilian honour for children – the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025 – was felicitated today by Mizoram Governor, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), at Lok Bhavan, Aizawl.
Congratulating Esther Hnamte on her remarkable achievement, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh said that her success is a matter of immense pride not only for Mizoram but for the entire nation. He encouraged her to continue disciplined training and strive for greater excellence in the future, noting that she stands as an inspiration and a symbol of potential for young talents across the country.
The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, instituted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, recognises exceptional achievements of children aged 5 to 18 years in seven categories – Bravery, Art & Culture, Environment, Innovation, Social Service, Science & Technology, and Sports. This year, 20 outstanding children from 18 States and Union Territories were selected for the prestigious award. Esther Hnamte was honoured in the Art & Culture category by President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on December 26, 2025.
Mizoram Larsap-in Pradhan Mantri Rastriya Bal Puraskar dawngtu Esther Hnamte lawmpuina a hlan (Mizo)
Aizawl, the 8th January, 2026: India rama naupang chawimawina sang ber Pradhan Mantri Rastriya Bal Puraskar 2025 dawngtu Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte chu vawiin chawhnu khan Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) chuan Lok Bhavan, Aizawlah lawmpuina thilpek a hlan.
Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh chuan Pradhan Mantri Rastriya Bal Puraskar 2025 dawngtu Esther Hnamte chu thinlung taka a lawmpui thu sawiin, a hlawhtlinna hi Mizoram mai bakah India ram pum tana chhuanawm tak a ni, a ti a. Hmasawn zel tuma training tha tak nei zel turin a fuih a. Thalaite tana entawntlak ni zel tura chahin a kalzelna turah duhsakna a hlan a ni.
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar hi Ministry of Women & Child Development kaltlangin category hrang hrang 7 – Bravery, Art & Culture, Environment, Innovation, Social Service, Science & Technology leh Sports lama naupang chawimawi phu kum 5-18 te hnena hlan thin a ni a. Nikum khan India ram State leh UT 18 atanga naupang 20 thlan chhuahte hnenah he chawimawina hi hlan a ni a. Esther Hnamte hian Art & Culture category hnuaiah Pradhan Mantri Rastriya Bal Puraskar chu President Droupadi Murmu kut atangin December ni 26, 2025 khan Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi-ah a dawng a ni.
Written by: Dr. Lallawmkima Thangluah, MIS, PRO to Governor