Janane Narayanan among 17 PM Bal Puraskar winner
Seventeen children, including Janane Narayanan, a 14-year-old Harikatha artiste and Carnatic music student from Chengalpattu, was among the 17 children who received the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on Thursday.
The awards were given under seven categories, including Art and Culture, Bravery, Innovation, Science & Technology, Social Service, Sports, and Environment.
The awardees, selected from 14 states and Union Territories, will receive medals, certificates, and citation booklets from President Droupadi Murmu.
Janane secured top positions in national and international carnatic music and storytelling competitions and is mentored by Padma Bhushan awardee Dr Sudha Ragunathan at Sudhaarnava Academy.
Janane has received prestigious honours, including the Kala Illamani Award from the Government of Tamil Nadu (2023-2024).