Droupadi Murmu recently presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards for 2022 and 2023 to various nursing professionals, know the award winners list
On June 22, 2023, Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, presented nursing professionals with the prestigious National Florence Nightingale Awards for their outstanding services to society during a prestigious ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
National Florence Nightingale Award 2023 awards winners list
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards for the years 2022 and 2023 to the nursing professionals at the Rashtrapati Bhavan today. Thirty nursing professionals were awarded the prestigious award for their dedication, duty and service to the… pic.twitter.com/zyyQWqEE4l
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At the ceremony, several dignitaries like Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prof. S P Baghel and Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya were also present.
These distinguished awards were established by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, in 1973 as an homage to the amazing work and unshakable commitment of nurses all around the nation.
The National Florence Nightingale Awards are highly respected throughout the nursing community because they honor nurses’ crucial contributions to the healthcare system and their unwavering dedication to patient care. The awards encourage nurses to continue their quest for excellence in the sector by recognizing their altruistic service.
The selection process for the awards is rigorous and competitive, with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare inviting nominations from healthcare institutions, including hospitals, nursing schools, and medical colleges. A committee made up of renowned healthcare experts carefully evaluates these nominations.
The award ceremony is conducted in the capital city of New Delhi and is attended by dignitaries, government representatives, nurses, and respected members of the medical community.
The National Florence Nightingale Awards cover a number of categories, each of which emphasizes a unique facet of nursing achievement. In recognition of the varied duties and responsibilities carried out by nursing professionals, these categories may include Auxiliary Nurses and Midwives, Lady Health Visitors, and Nurses.
Through the National Florence Nightingale Awards, India honors the outstanding achievements made by nurses while also encouraging and inspiring them to carry on with their selfless work of saving lives and advancing the welfare of the country. So, here’s the list of award winners for 2022 and 2023:
National Florence Nightingale Awards 2022
| S.No. | Category | Name | State |
| 1 | ANM | Ms. Namita Kalita | Assam |
| 2 | ANM | Ms. Sujata Peter Tuscano | Maharashtra |
| 3 | ANM | Ms. Dimkhanman Hangshing | Manipur |
| 4 | ANM | Ms. Tejavath Susheela | Telangana |
| 5 | ANM | Ms. Reeta Mondal | West Bengal |
| 6 | LHV | Ms. Reliance Pyrngap | Meghalaya |
| 7 | Nurse | Ms. Athodo Linggi | Arunachal Pradesh |
| 8 | Nurse | Ms. Anita Nakra | Delhi |
| 9 | Nurse | Maj Gen Smita Devrani, VSM | Delhi |
| 10 | Nurse | Dr. Poreddi Vijayalakshmi | Karnataka |
| 11 | Nurse | Ms. Hindumbi K. | Lakshadweep |
| 12 | Nurse | Ms. Sebati Sahoo | Odisha |
| 13 | Nurse | Mr. Neeraj Tamboliya | Rajasthan |
| 14 | Nurse | Ms. Ganapathy Santhi | Tamil Nadu |
| 15 | Nurse | Ms. Manju Kaira | Uttrakhand |
ANM= Auxiliary Nurse and Midwife
LHV= Lady health visitors
National Florence Nightingale Awards 2023
| S.No. | Category | Name | State |
| 1 | ANM | Ms. Suchitra Mistry | Andaman & Nicobar Island |
| 2 | ANM | Ms. Gaytri Kumari | Bihar |
| 3 | ANM | Ms. Nagarathna T | Karnataka |
| 4 | ANM | Ms. Mnajulata Maharana | Odisha |
| 5 | ANM | Ms. Suganthi K | Tamil Nadu |
| 6 | LHV | Ms. Ambika Pradhan | Sikkim |
| 7 | Nurse | Ms. Firdousa Jan | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 8 | Nurse | Ms. Geetha A R | Kerala |
| 9 | Nurse | Brig Amita Devrani | Maharashtra |
| 10 | Nurse | Ms. Pushpa Shrawan Podey | Maharashtra |
| 11 | Nurse | Ms. Irom Chandrabala Devi | Manipur |
| 12 | Nurse | Ms. C Zopari | Mizoram |
| 13 | Nurse | Ms. Sathiyakani Thangaraj | Puducherry |
| 14 | Nurse | Ms. Madhavi Rane Chikhale | Punjab |
| 15 | Nurse | Ms. Abishmita Ghosh | West Bengal |
ANM= Auxiliary Nurse and Midwife
LHV= Lady health visitors
Prize won by winners
The honor comes with a medal, a certificate, and a monetary prize of Rs. 50,000.