Baramulla teen wins Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar; LG Sinha lauds achievement

In a heartening display of artistic talent and recognition, a young artist from Baramulla, Ishfaq Hamid, has been awarded the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PM RBP) by President, Droupadi Murmu.

The news has brought immense pride to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha himself taking to the micro-blogging site X, formerly Twitter to congratulate him.

“Congratulations to young maestro Ishfaq Hamid on winning Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar! Your achievements in the field of art & culture have brought immense pride to J&K. May your success continue to inspire others to pursue their artistic passion,” tweeted LG Sinha, lauding Ishfaq’s remarkable talent and dedication.

The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is the highest national recognition bestowed upon children in India for their exceptional achievements in various fields, including art, culture, sports, innovation, and social service.

Ishfaq’s selection for this prestigious award is a testament to his exceptional talent, hard work, and dedication to his passion.