PM Yoga Awards 2025 Nominations Open; Winners Receive Trophy + ₹25 Lakh Cash Award

The Ministry of Ayush has officially opened the nomination process for the prestigious Prime Minister's Yoga Awards 2025. The annual honors seek to recognize and celebrate exceptional contributions made by individuals and organizations toward the promotion, global expansion, and structural development of Yoga.

Recipients selected for the honor will receive a commemorative trophy, an official certificate, and a substantial cash award of ₹25 lakh. In instances where joint winners are chosen within a category, the cash prize is shared equitably.

Categories and Evaluation Criteria

The recognition spans both national and international levels, categorized into:

• National Individual
• National Organization
• International Individual (open to entities of Indian or foreign origin promoting yoga globally)
• International Organization

An independent screening committee and a high-level evaluation jury review all submissions. Candidates are evaluated based on their substantive body of knowledge, mass public engagement strategies, and their capacity to foster mental, physical, ethical, and spiritual well-being across society.

Application Guidelines

Applicants under the individual category must be at least 40 years of age and demonstrate a minimum of 20 years of dedicated service with an impeccable track record in yoga advancement. Nominations are hosted digitally through the collaborative MyGov portal, allowing practitioners, teachers, and institutions nationwide to participate.