Nihal is President's bravery award winner. On Jan 23, 2011, he was honored with CID Gallantry Award by Sony. He saved a drowning child when we could not swim himself.
Today Nihal is a good swimmer and is studying to get diploma of ship building.
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Nihal Borkar has a Diploma in Mechanical Engg from Institute of Ship Building Technology, Vasco. From his young age he has proved his bravery. In 2006 he saved a 7 year old boy, Shankar from drowning in mine waters. Many organizations have felicitated him for this.
Godfrey Philips Brewery awarded Rs 15000 at the hands of India’s Solicitor General at Taj Hotel, Mumbai
The TV channels of CNN and IBN felicitated him at the hands of actor Akshay Kumar for King Contest Crown of Rs. 5 lakhs
Goa Govt. felicitated on 19th Dec 2007 with State Award
President of India, Smt Pratibha Patil felicitated with a award of Rs. 30000 and President’s Medal.