MyGov India is inviting PM Yoga Awards 2025. The last date of application is March 31.

Purpose of the Awards

The Hon’ble Prime Minister, on the second International Day of Yoga announced two Yoga awards – one International and other National – to be given on the occasion of International Day of Yoga. The purpose of the Award is to recognize and felicitate individual(s)/ organization(s) who have made significant impact on the society for a sustained period of time by way of promotion and development of Yoga.

About the Awards

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 (IDY)” (21st June). 21st June has been declared as IDY, commonly referred to as Yoga Day, by the United Nations General Assembly. The nomination of these awards is being hosting in collaboration with MyGov.

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:

  1. National Individual
  2. National Organization
  3. International Individual
  4. International Organization

National: The two National Awards will be given to entities of Indian origin, for their contribution to the promotion and development of Yoga.

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.

The Award

  • The name of the winners will be announced on the 11th International Day of Yoga (21st June 2025)
  • The winners will be felicitated by means of a Trophy, Certificate and a Cash Award
  • The felicitation ceremony will coincide with the International Yoga Conference.
  • 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

Procedure for Applying

An application, complete in all respects, can be made by the applicant directly or they may be nominated by a prominent yoga organization for consideration under this Award process.

The application is open to all entities that meet the eligibility criteria. The applications/ nominations can be submitted through (MyGov platform only). Link for the same shall also be available on Ministry of Ayush’s website and other autonomous bodies of Ministry of Ayush.

An applicant can nominate/ can be nominated for only one award category that is either the National Award or the International Award, in a particular year.

Eligibility

  • 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 (Twenty) 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

Evaluation Guidelines

  • The Jury would be the apex decision-making body for both the categories of awards.
  • The Jury has the right to nominate any applicant.
  • While evaluation, the duration for which an applicant has demonstrated the aforementioned parameters would be a key criteria.
  • Any jury member will be ineligible to serve on a Jury if his/her close relative is being associated with a particular applicant and the jury member will have the right to recuse himself/herself from the process.
  • The jury members shall maintain strict confidentiality regarding the deliberations of the meetings.
  • The jury members will be given a copy of the eligibility documents submitted by the applicant(s).
  • All Jury meetings will be held at New Delhi.
  • Each meeting of the jury will be recorded and the minutes will be signed by all the jury members.
  • In the event of a jury member not being able to attend the meeting, he/she can convey his choice in writing.
  • The Chairperson of the Jury may seek advice of experts in specialized areas, whenever necessary.
  • The decision of the jury shall be final and binding and no appeal or correspondence regarding their decision shall be entertained.
  • The Jury may decide its own procedure for finalising the awards every year

How to Register?

Interested candidates can register via this page.

Dates

17/02/2025 – 31/03/2025.

Click here for the official notification of PM Yoga Awards 2025.