Overview

• President Droupadi Murmu presented the 2025 National Florence Nightingale Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan
• Fifteen nursing professionals from across states and union territories were recognized in the ANM, LHV, and staff nurse categories
• Each awardee received a medal, a certificate of merit, and a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh
• Union Health Minister JP Nadda and Ministers of State Anupriya Patel and Prataprao Jadhav attended the ceremony
• The event highlighted the dedication of nurses in strengthening healthcare services, particularly in underserved areas