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Applications Open for Prime Minister’s Awards for Yoga – 2026

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Newdelhi:25/2/26:Guided by the vision and leadership of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Yoga has witnessed unprecedented global outreach and public engagement in recent years. From communities embracing preventive health practices to institutions integrating Yoga into wellness ecosystems, the discipline continues to benefit citizens across countries through its holistic approach to physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

Building on this momentum, the Prime Minister’s Awards for Yoga – 2026 celebrate individuals and institutions whose sustained work has expanded Yoga’s impact worldwide. By recognising excellence and dedication in advancing Yoga’s development and promotion, the awards aim to inspire broader participation, innovation and leadership in the field.

The Ministry of Ayush has invited applications for the Prime Minister’s Awards for Yoga – 2026, recognising exemplary contributions toward the development and promotion of Yoga at both National and International levels.

Applications may be submitted through the National Awards Portal: www.awards.gov.in.

Each awardee will receive:

  • A Trophy
  • A Certificate
  • A Cash Award of Rs. 25.00 lakh

The felicitation ceremony will coincide with the International Yoga Conference.

Award Categories

Category–I: Prime Minister’s Awards for Yoga – Individuals (National/International)
• Two Awards

Category–II: Prime Minister’s Awards for Yoga – Institutions (National/International)
• Two Awards

Eligibility Criteria

The awards aim to recognise individuals and institutions that have made significant and outstanding contributions to the promotion and development of Yoga.

Applicants/nominees must:

  • Possess rich experience and a deep understanding of Yoga
  • Minimum eligible age under the Individual category (National and International): 30 years
  • Minimum of 10 (ten) years of service with an impeccable track record and outstanding contribution to the promotion and development of Yoga

Application Timeline

  • Start of Application Submission: 21st February, 2026
  • Last Date for Submission: 21st March, 2026

The last date may be extended by up to 15 days after the closure of registration, if required. The Ministry of Ayush reserves the right to reject any entries received after the last date of submission.

Eligible individuals and institutions are encouraged to apply through the National Awards Portal (www.awards.gov.in) within the stipulated timeline.

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Ashok Palit has completed his graduation from Upendranath College Soro, Balasore and post graduation from Utkal University in Odia Language and literture.. He has also carved out a niche for himself as a scribe of eminence after joining the profession in 1988. He is also an independent media production professional. He brings loads of experience to Advanced Media, Ashok Palit as a cineaste has been active in film criticism for over three decades. As a film society activist, he soared to eminence for his profound commitment to the art film appreciation and aesthetics of cinema. His mode of discourse is often erudite but always lucid and comprehensible marked by a perfect acumen so rare in the field. A film aesthete with an immense fond of critical sensibilities, he wrote about growth and development of odia cinema in New Indian Express, The Times of India, The Hindustan Times, The Asian Age and Screen. He has been working as an Editor for Cine Samaya from 2002-2004.. He had made solid contribution on cinema in many odia Dailies and weekly such as Samaj, Prajatantra, Dharatri, Samaya, Satabadi, and weekly Samaya.
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