Call for Nominations: PM Yoga Awards 2025 (India)

The awards are being proposed to be given each year for exemplary contribution in the field of Yoga towards the development and promotion of Yoga. It has been proposed that the contribution be recognized both at the National as well as International levels. The award would be given annually on the occasion of “International Day of Yoga”.

Award Categories

• The awards would be given to entities with an impeccable track record and outstanding contributions to the promotion and development of Yoga. In a particular year, the Jury may decide to give awards to one or more individuals/organizations or none. An entity which has received an award once may not be considered again for conferring an award in the same category. The awards will be given under the following categories:
  • National: The two National Awards will be given to entities of Indian origin, for their contribution to the promotion and development of Yoga:
    • National Individual
    • National Organization
  • International: The two International Awards will be given to entities of Indian or foreign origin, for their contribution to the promotion and development of Yoga across the Globe:
    • International Individual
    • International Organization

Prize Information

• The winners will be felicitated by means of a Trophy, Certificate and a Cash Award
• The value of each Cash Award would be Rs.25 lakh
• In the case of joint winners, the awards would be divided amongst the winners.

Eligibility Criteria

• The intent of the awards is to recognize entities who have made significant and outstanding contributions toward the promotion and development of Yoga.
• In this regard, the applicants/nominees for these awards should have a rich experience in and a deep understanding of Yoga.
• The minimum eligible age of the applicant/nominee under the individual category for both National & International is 40 years.
• Minimum 20 years of service with an impeccable track record and outstanding contribution to the promotion and development of Yoga.

Evaluation Criteria

• Contribution to the body of knowledge.
• Contribution to the promotion of Yoga among the masses as a means for mental, physical and spiritual health.
• Impact on the society by way of strengthening ethical and spiritual values.

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