The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today presented the National Awards for Bravery, 2014 to 24 children.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that the brave deeds done by these children are proof that God has kept in each one of us, an element that inspires us all to live for others. He said not everyone gets a chance to die for others, but everyone has a chance to live for others. However, there are very few who are actually able to accomplish this.
Commending the children for their brave and selfless acts, the Prime Minister said that they had shown courage in the face of adversity, without bothering about the consequences. He said the "biggest beauty” of the deeds performed by the brave children, was that, when faced with a certain situation, they could not stop themselves from acting with courage. He said that in the process, they had inspired others in society.
The Prime Minister said that for these children, the greater responsibility begins now. Speaking to the children, he said that fame and success can be slippery, and therefore they will have to keep their composure.
He urged the children to work towards their goals and dreams relentlessly, (bina thake, bina ruke, bina jhuke).
The Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt Maneka Gandhi, was present on the occasion.
The National Bravery Award Scheme was initiated by the ICCW to give due recognition to the children who distinguish themselves by performing outstanding deeds of bravery and meritorious service and to inspire other children to emulate their examples.
Met India's pride. Interacted with youngsters whose selfless efforts & courage gave a fresh lease of life to others pic.twitter.com/gCsNu0m9Fs
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I congratulate all the young friends who have been conferred the National Awards for Bravery.
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Each of these youngsters placed the lives of others over their own. Their experiences are deeply touching. I salute each & every one of them
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Resham Fatma's life is an inspiring journey of courage, determination & fearlessness. pic.twitter.com/i3JhzmXQFw
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Gunjan Sharma from Assam displayed tremendous bravery & saved fellow school students from abductors. pic.twitter.com/0zrdDdFgCm
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Devesh Kumar put his own life at risk in order to chase miscreants who were stealing from people. pic.twitter.com/k0a5DQ7O1x
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Meet Rumoh Meto. His valour saved a 32 year old who was stuck to a 33 KV high voltage line. pic.twitter.com/O6GyqyLXhp
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Zeal Marathe's presence of mind & timely intervention saved lives of many students & teachers at a school picnic. pic.twitter.com/sKHN3oqC9l
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Sahanesh R from Karnataka also rescued several youngsters due to his brave deed. Proud of him! pic.twitter.com/rJB3u3nqsh
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Meet Ashwini Bandu Ughade, an extraordinary youngster whose extraordinary bravery saved her sister's life. pic.twitter.com/kb5wo7DxBX
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He suffered pain so that his younger brother could get saved. Hats off to L. Brainson Singh from Manipur! pic.twitter.com/ruzlNLF3sL
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No words would be enough for my young friend Ripa Das' courage. She saved her brother from a deadly fire. pic.twitter.com/OdkP0bgJMW
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Balram from Chhattisgarh saved a child from drowning in a 15 feet deep pond. Salute this young genius. pic.twitter.com/jyJrdi7EoG
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Amazing grit shown by Hiral Halpati! He rescued a 4-month-old baby who was drowning & put his own life at risk. pic.twitter.com/752rWsi1qb
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Kudos Rajdeep Das! This youngster saved the lives of 3 girls who were drowning & provided them timely first-aid. pic.twitter.com/h2EgdfbVZK
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This expert swimmer, Anjith P. rescued two boys elder to him who went fishing to a river in Kerala. pic.twitter.com/qqPAotcIXr
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This friend of mine, Aqil Mohammad NK from Kerala swam & rescued a 3.5 yr old girl from drowning. More power to him. pic.twitter.com/GrZ5ZguD8N
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Superb courage & determination. Midhun PP jumped into 8m deep well & saved a drowning 8 year old boy. pic.twitter.com/8JadzuGzNd
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G Tooldev Sharma doesn't know swimming but that didn't prevent him from saving a boy from a 6 ft deep pond. pic.twitter.com/ahy9lWzBRc
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Stevenson Lawriniang's selfless brave deed saved the life of a child. His courage will always be remembered. pic.twitter.com/ywOVraprAB
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A touching deed of bravery! Mhonbeni Ezung saved the life of her grandmother, who fell into a river. pic.twitter.com/0lhwe2w1bZ
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Labhanshu is truly a hero! He saved two lives from drowning in a 40 feet deep river in Rishikesh. pic.twitter.com/gTnztx7mUP
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Extraordinary heroism! Meet Vishal, who carried 2 children on his own shoulders, preventing them from drowning. pic.twitter.com/U63rHKfRmw
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The brave deeds done by these youngsters are proof that God has kept in each one of us, an element that inspires us all to live for others.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 23, 2015
You can know more about these youngsters from a specially created booklet. Urge all of you to have a look. https://t.co/F3FT3I0PMP
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Awards were also given to a few brave youngsters who are not with us today. We salute their brave deed & remember them in our prayers.
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Without caring for her own life, Monika jumped into a river & saved her neighbour. Her sacrifice inspires us… pic.twitter.com/xx0tfH5w5k
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A touching story of unconditional & selfless affection…Riya from UP sacrificed her life to save her father. pic.twitter.com/0UUaa7AYll
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He sacrificed his life in trying to save a friend. Touching story of Mesak K. Remnalalnghaka. pic.twitter.com/HgA2pAAEfC
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We will always remember the bravery of Gaurav Kumar Bharti. pic.twitter.com/6cDNE4v1Mh
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