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New Delhi, Jan 24 (PTI) From dancing on broken glasses to negotiating with terrorists, from fighting an alligator to developing innovative measures to help COVID-19 patients, 29 children from across the country were conferred with the Pradhan Mantri Bal Puraskar on Monday for their contribution.
The Bal Puraskar was conferred by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who gave digital certificates to the awardees using blockchain technology developed by IIT Kanpur.
Twenty-nine children, including 14 girls, were awarded in six fields -- innovation, scholastic achievements, sports, arts and culture, social service and bravery.
Each awardee received a medal, cash prize of Rs 1,00,000 and a certificate.
Remona Evette Pereira, 16, is a young performer of Bharatnatyam and has staged various dance performances on broken glasses, balancing on mud pot and with fire among others.
Her name also finds a mention in the ‘Golden Book Of World Record - London 2017’, ‘India Book Of Record 2017’ and ‘Bharat Book Of World Record 2017’.