President Murmu Confers National Florence Nightingale Awards 2025 on 15 Nursing Professionals
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | National Florence Nightingale Awards 2025 conferred at Rashtrapati Bhavan. |
| Awarded By | President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu. |
| Number of Awardees | 15 nursing professionals honored for exceptional service. |
| Attendees | Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, Ministers of State Shri Prataprao Jadhav and Smt. Anupriya Patel. |
| Award Criteria | Recognizes Registered Nurses, Midwives, ANMs, and LHVs in public/voluntary sectors. |
| Award Components | Certificate of Merit, ₹1,00,000 cash prize, and a medal. |
| Government Initiatives | National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Act, 157 new Nursing Colleges co-located with medical colleges. |
| Inspiration | Honors legacy of Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing. |
| Objective | Recognizes contributions to patient care, public health, and community welfare. |