NEW DELHI, May 12 (ANI) — President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 to 15 nursing professionals on the occasion of International Nurses Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
In her message for the awards ceremony, Murmu said the occasion was a tribute to the contribution of nursing personnel and healthcare professionals serving the nation with compassion and dedication.
“This occasion is a fitting tribute to the invaluable contribution of nursing personnel and healthcare professionals who serve the nation with compassion and unwavering dedication,” the president said.
“Nursing personnel exemplify the highest standards of service and play a crucial role in delivering quality healthcare, often in the most challenging circumstances. I commend all the awardees for their inspiring devotion to duty and their tireless efforts in upholding the highest standards of patient care,” she added.
The National Florence Nightingale Awards were instituted in 1973 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare as recognition for meritorious services rendered by nursing professionals to society.
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J. P. Nadda, along with Ministers of State Prataprao Jadhav and Anupriya Patel, attended the ceremony.
Congratulating the award recipients, Nadda said the honor recognized their dedication to serving humanity and would encourage them to continue making a positive impact.
The awards are presented to registered nurses, midwives, auxiliary nurse midwives, and lady health visitors serving under central and state governments, Union Territories, and voluntary organizations.
Each award includes a Certificate of Merit, a cash prize of Rs 100,000, and a medal symbolizing the nation’s gratitude for the contributions made by healthcare professionals.
The central government said it has taken several transformative measures to strengthen the nursing and midwifery profession across the country. (ANI)
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