Dehradun, Nov. 6 -- Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami honoured six children from the state with the inaugural Chief Minister's State Child Bravery Award at Parade Ground, Dehradun, on Friday.

According to an official release, recognising their indomitable courage, bravery, and presence of mind in challenging situations, the leaders presented each recipient with a medal and a citation. Additionally, a cash prize of Rs 51,000 was transferred directly into each winner's bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Instituted for the first time by the Department of Women Empowerment and Child Development for the financial year 2026-27, the award selected six winners from appl...