NewzVille Desk
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2025 upon exceptional nursing professionals during a ceremony 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, Jagat Prakash Nadda and Union Ministers of State for Health & Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav and Anupriya Patel also graced the occasion.
J P Nadda, congratulating the awardees said 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.”
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 contributed by these health warriors.
To see the names of the awardees click the following link:
https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/specificdocs/documents/2025/may/doc2025530560401.pdf
