2 Bihar boys bag PM Bal Puraskar

Patna: Two Bihar boys among 29 children have been awarded the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, 2022, for their exceptional work and exemplary courage. Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with them at a virtual event on Monday. Both the awardees got the digital certificates, medals and the cash prize of Rs1,00,000 each.
Dhiraj Kumar from West Champaran has got the award under the ‘bravery’ category for showing courage in the face of death and an eight-year-old Pal Sakshi from Saran has been awarded for his selfless work towards the society under the ‘social service’ category.The awards are given under six categories.
While interacting with the PM, the 14-year-old Dhiraj, the son of Rajabali Yadav of Chaumukha panchayat under Jogapatti block, said he wants to join the Army and serve the country.
Dhiraj recalled how he risked his life while fending off a crocodile in Gandak river to save his younger brother Neeraj Kumar in September 2020.