New Delhi, May 12: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards for the year 2026 to nursing professionals at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today.
A total of 15 nurses from diverse regions and healthcare settings were honoured in recognition of their exemplary service, unwavering dedication to strengthening public health delivery, and outstanding commitment to the welfare of the community.
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda and Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav also graced the occasion.
In her message on the occasion, the President remarked that “nursing personnel exemplify the highest standards of service and play a crucial role in delivering quality healthcare, often in the most challenging circumstances.”
Honouring the unwavering compassion, resilience, and dedication of nurses on the International Nurses Day, Shri Nadda remarked that “Echoing this year’s theme Our Nurses. Our Future.
Empowered Nurses Save Lives, we see how nurses strengthen our healthcare systems and drive national progress. By investing in their well-being, we build healthier communities, thriving societies, and a robust future. Let’s cherish, safeguard, and uplift those who selflessly care for us all.”
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 fifteen nurses are, Ms Kulwinder Parhi Ladakh Union Territory, Ms Ujwala Mahadev Soyam Maharashtra, Ms Lalenthangi Hnamte Mizoram, Ms Madhu Mala Gurung Sikkim, Ms Pooja Parmar Rana Uttarakhand, Ms Gita Karmakar West Bengal, Ms Poonam Verma Chandigarh Union Territory.
Ms Deepa Biju Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Union Territory, Dr Sharwan Kumar Dhaka Delhi, Ms Raksha Rupo Parvatkar Goa, Ms Kavitha Jagannath Karnataka, Ms Manju Mol V S Keralam, Ms Aysha Beebi K Lakshadweep Union Territory, Prof (Dr) R Shankar Shanmugam Tamil Nadu and Major Gen Lissamma P V IHQ of MoD (Army), Delhi.
