The Ministry of Ayush has invited applications/nominations for PM’s Awards for contribution to Yoga for the year 2023. 

Two National awards will be given to entities of Indian origin and two international awards will be given to entities of Indian/foreign origin. Winners will be announced on the 9th International Day of Yoga (21st June 2023). 

The applications/nominations process is currently hosted on the MyGov platform (https://innovateindia.mygov.in/pm-yoga-awards-2023/). Link for the same shall also be available on the Ministry of Ayush’s website and National Awards Portal. The last date to apply is 31st March 2023.

The selection process will follow a two-tier system, for which two committees will be constituted by the Ministry of Ayush, namely the Screening Committee and the Evaluation Committee (Jury). The Evaluation Committee (Jury) is chaired by the cabinet secretary and includes members i.e., advisor to the Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary, Secretary Ministry of Ayush, and others. It decides the selection and evaluation criteria for finalizing the recipients of the awards.

The Ministry of Ayush is planning to organize this year’s International Day of Yoga by ensuring massive community participation globally. The Ministry will propagate the benefits of Yoga using the WHO mYoga App, Namaste App, Y-break Application, and various people-centric activities and programs. Various activities are proposed to be launched on the MyGov platform like IDY Pledge, Poll/Survey, IDY Jingle, IDY Quiz, and “Yoga My Pride” Photography Contest, etc.

Source: PIB