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The Ministry of Ayush has invited nominations for the PM Yoga Awards 2025, which will celebrate and recognise individuals and institutions who have made significant contributions to the promotion and growth of yoga.
The PM Yoga Awards will be presented annually on International Yoga Day, June 21, and will reward efforts at both the domestic and international levels.
The Prime Minister originally proposed recognizing and honoring outstanding ‘Yoga contributions’ during the second International Yoga Day.
The applicants, including Yoga experts can either get themselves nominated on own or get nominated by any leading organisation in the field. They can file nominations on MyGov portal, a citizen engagement platform of the Government of India.
Awards and Categories
The awards will be given annually for outstanding contributions to the development and promotion of yoga. The award will be granted yearly on International Yoga Day (June 21st).
The awards would be granted to organizations who have an impeccable track record and have made significant contributions to the promotion and growth of yoga. In a given year, the Jury may choose to reward one or more individuals/organizations, or none.
The awards will be given in four categories: National Individual, National Organization, International Individual, and International Organization.
The name of winners will be announced on 11th International Day of Yoga. The winners will be awarded a Trophy, Certificate and a Cash Award of Rs 25 lakh. In the case of joint winners, the cash awards would be divided amongst the winners.
Eligibility and Evaluation of candidates
*The applicants/nominees for these awards should have deep understanding of Yoga
* The minimum to qualify for the nominations under the individual category for both National & International is 40 years.
* For organisations, 20 years of service with an impeccable track record and outstanding contribution to the promotion and development of Yoga is required.
The nominations will be followed by screening and evaluation of candidates, with four-member committee assessing their contributions. They will be evaluated on basis of their body of knowledge and their impact on society in instilling ethical and spiritual values.
Source: IANS
