Current Context: President Droupadi Murmu presented the 2025 awards to 15 nursing professionals on 30 May at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

ABOUT National Florence Nightingale Awards

• Institution: Established by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in 1973.
• Purpose: Recognize meritorious service by Registered Nurses, Midwives, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives, and Lady Health Visitors.
• Components:
  • Certificate of Merit
  • Cash prize of ₹1,00,000
  • Gold-plated medal