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1. On 2 nd October 1957 India’s first Prime Minister,

Jawaharlal Nehru, was watching a performance at Delhi’s

Ramlila grounds in the Red Fort. A fire broke out in a
shamiana through a short-circuit. Harish Chandra, a

14-year old scout, quickly took out his knife and cut the

burning shamiana. This act saved the lives of hundreds

of trapped people. Pt. Nehru was inspired by this to

initiate the awards. He asked the authorities to honour
brave children from all over the country. This tradition

continues even today. Brave Harish Chandra became the

first recipient of the award.

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