President of India confers National Florence Nightingale Awards 2025 to 15 Awardees at Rashtrapati Bhavan
President of India confers National Florence Nightingale Awards 2025 to 15 Awardees at Rashtrapati Bhavan
The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2025 upon exceptional nursing professionals during a ceremonial event held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. This year, 15 nurses from various regions and healthcare settings were honoured for their exemplary service in strengthening public health delivery and their unwavering commitment to promoting the welfare of the community.
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda and Union Ministers of State for Health & Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav and Smt. Anupriya Patel graced the occasion.
Congratulating the awardees, Shri J P Nadda remarked that, “this well-deserved recognition celebrates your dedication to serving humanity and will motivate you to keep making a positive impact.” He further stated that, “our nurses are the pillars of India’s healthcare system, saving countless lives every single day.”
Heartfelt Gratitude to Hon’ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji for honouring our nation’s dedicated nursing professionals with the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2025.
Congratulations to all the award recipients, this well-deserved recognition celebrates your dedication… pic.twitter.com/RiwQItz5VA
The National Florence Nightingale Award, instituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, honours the dedication, compassion, and resilience that define the nursing profession. These prestigious awards are presented to Registered Nurses, Midwives, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives, and Lady Health Visitors serving across Central and State Governments, Union Territories, and voluntary organizations. Each award includes a Certificate of Merit, a cash prize of ₹1,00,000, and a medal symbolizing the nation’s gratitude for the invaluable service rendered by these health warriors.
The nurses who were awarded today are as under:
Sr. No.
Category
Name
State
1
ANM
Smt. Reba Rani Sarkar
Andaman and Nicobar
2
ANM
Smt. Valiveti Subhavathi
Andhra Pradesh
3
ANM
Smt. Saroj Fakirbhai Patel
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
4
ANM
Smt. Raziya Beegum P B
Lakshadweep
5
ANM
Smt. Sujata Ashok Bagul
Maharashtra
6
LHV
Smt. Bina Pani Deka
Assam
7
Nurse
Smt. Kijum Sora Karga
Arunachal Pradesh
8
Nurse
Miss Dimple Arora
Delhi
9
Nurse
Maj Gen Sheena P D
Delhi
10
Nurse
Dr. Banu M R
Karnataka
11
Nurse
Smt. Leimapokpam Ranjita Devi
Manipur
12
Nurse
Smt. V Lalhmangaihi
Mizoram
13
Nurse
Smt. L S Manimozhi
Puducherry
14
Nurse
Smt. Alamelu Mangayarkarasi K
Tamil Nadu
15
Nurse
Smt. Doli Biswas
West Bengal
The Government of India, under the leadership of the Hon’ble Prime Minister, has taken transformative steps to strengthen the nursing and midwifery profession across the country. The recent enactment of the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Act will mark a significant milestone in modernizing nursing education and regulatory frameworks. Additionally, the establishment of 157 nursing colleges co-located with medical colleges demonstrates the Government’s commitment to building a skilled and competent nursing workforce. These initiatives collectively pave the way for a robust healthcare system, ensuring better health outcomes for all citizens through a well-equipped and empowered nursing workforce.
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