The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2025 upon exceptional nursing professionals during a ceremonial event held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. 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.
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 J P Nadda remarked that, “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.”
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.