Who got national bravery award in 2013?

Kumari Mahika Gupta
Bharat Award

When were the 2013 National Bravery Awards presented answer?

Here are their awesome stories. New Delhi witnessed the gathering of some of India’s bravest children on January 24, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the National Bravery Awards to them.

Who was awarded the Geeta Chopra Award and why?

The Geeta Chopra Award was posthumously conferred on 15-year-old Nitisha Negi, a resident of Delhi, who sacrificed her life in an attempt to save a friend from drowning in sea, the statement said. The Sanjay Chopra Award was given to 7-year-old Gohil Jayrajsinh who saved his friend from a leopard attack, it said.

Who got bravery award in 2020?

Three children from the State have bagged the National Bravery Award and Special Award given away by the Indian Council for Child Welfare. Ummer Mukthar from Malappuram has bagged the Special Award, and Jayakrishnan Babu of Wayanad and Muhammed Hamras K. of Malappuram, the General Awards for 2020.

Why are national bravery awards given?

Since then, ICCW confers National Awards to children, every year. OBJECTIVES: The main objective of the scheme is to give due recognition to the children who perform acts of bravery with a view to inspire other children to follow their example.

Who received bravery award in 2020?

Why bravery award is given?

The National Bravery Awards programme gives due recognition to children who distinguish themselves by performing outstanding deeds of bravery and seeks to inspire other children to emulate their example. Since then Indian Council for Child Welfare (ICCW) confers national awards on children every year.

Why are bravery awards given?

Which award is given for bravery in India?

The Param Vir Chakra
The Param Vir Chakra is awarded for most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea, or in the air.

When is National Bravery Awards for Indian children announced?

The awards are announced on November 14, Children’s Day. The awardees are subsequently invited to Delhi where the prime minister presents them with the awards on the eve of Republic Day. The children then take part in the Republic Day Parade on caprisoned elephants and call on various dignitaries.

Who are the winners of National Bravery Awards 2013?

National Bravery Awards 2013 were presented to 22 Children yesterday by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. These 22 Bravehearts risked their lives to save others and some of them lost their lives too. The Awards were first instituted by Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru in 1958.

When was the first bravery award given to a child?

The award was to recognise and honour children who performed outstanding deeds of bravery and selfless sacrifice. The first award was given in 1957, when two children — a boy and a girl — were rewarded for their presence of mind and courage. Since then the ICCW has conferred awards on children below the age of 16, every year.

What did the boy do to win the National Bravery Award?

Bravely fought with the dacoits . Lost life while trying to save other children from drowning. Lost life while trying to save other children from drowning. Saved two of his schoolmates by pulling them off the school van, stuck at a level-crossing; died while trying to save another.