About Prime Minister’s Yoga Awards The purpose of the Award is to recognize and felicitate individual(s)/ organization(s) who have made a significant impact on society for a sustained period by way of promotion and development of Yoga The award would be given annually on the occasion of “International Day of Yoga (IDY)”. 21st June has been declared as International Day of Yoga, commonly referred to as Yoga Day, by the United Nations General Assembly. Categories of the Awards In order to ensure that proponents who are making excellent contribution to Yoga are honoured, the Prime Minister of India, on the occasion of International Day of Yoga in 2016, had announced awards for promotion and development of Yoga. Prime Minister’s Awards for Yoga – Individuals (National/International): 2 awards. Prime Minister’s Awards for Yoga – Institutional (National/International): 2 awards. The Award 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. Eligibility 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 30 years. Minimum 10 (Ten) years of service with an impeccable track record and outstanding contribution to the promotion and development of Yoga. An applicant can nominate/ can be nominated for only one award that is either Individual or Institutional, in a particular year. Who can nominate ? 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. Screening Committee A screening of all the applications/ nominations received will be done by a Screening Committee which shall be constituted every year by the Ministry of Ayush. The Selection Committee will consider the names suggested by the Screening Committee. 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. How to apply? Applications may be submitted through the National Awards Portal Start of Application Submission: 21st February, 2026Last Date for Submission: 21st March, 2026 Source: PM Yoga Awards