President Murmu honours 15 nurses with National Florence Nightingale Award

Published On 2025-05-31 07:14 GMT   |   Update On 2025-05-31 07:14 GMT

New Delhi: The President of India. Smt. Droupadi Murmu yesterday conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2025 upon exceptional nursing professionals during a ceremonial event held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. 

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.

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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 JP Nadda remarked, “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.”

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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.

Also Read:President Murmu confers Florence Nightingale Awards on 15 nurses for outstanding service

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