Yoga Awards 2022 on International Yoga Day 2022

 

Background

Yoga is an invaluable gift of ancient Indian tradition. The word "Yoga" is derived from the Sanskrit root Yuj meaning "to join", "to yoke" or "to unite", symbolizing the unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between human and nature, and a holistic approach to health and well-being. Yoga is known for disease prevention, health promotion and management of many life style related disorders. Recognizing its universal appeal, on 11Th December 2014, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) passed a resolution (resolution 69/131) proclaiming 21ST June as the International Day of Yoga (IDY).

Purpose of the Awards

Shri Narendra Modi, 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.

Categories

The awards would be given in two categories – National and International. The awards would be given to entities with impeccable track record and outstanding contribution in the promotion and development of Yoga. In a particular year, the Jury may decide to give awards to one or more individuals/organizations or to none. An entity which has received award once may not be considered again for conferring award in the same category.

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

International: The two International Awards will be given to entities of Indian or foreign origin, for their contribution towards promotion and development of Yoga across the Globe.

The Award

👉The name of the winners will be announced on the 8th International Day of Yoga (21st June 2022).

👉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.

👉In-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 mentioned in Eligibility section of these guidelines.

👉The applications / nominations can be submitted through https://innovateindia.mygov.in/pm-yoga-awards-2022

👉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 contribution towards the promotion and development of Yoga.

👉In this regard, the applicants/nominees for these awards should have a rich experience in and deep understanding of Yoga.

General Terms and Conditions

👉The last date for submission of entries shall be 11th May, 2022 and the Ministry reserves the right to reject any entries received after the last date of submission.

👉An Applicant will be disqualified for life if it is found that they are influencing any member of the jury by way of writing letters, sending emails, making telephone calls, approaching in person or any other similar activity in this regard. This disqualification would entail that the work of such disqualified persons would not be eligible for consideration of these awards.

👉An Applicant can also be disqualified for a period of three years, if any information provided by the Applicant is found to be incorrect, wrong or false in any manner.

👉Information provided by the Applicant will be deemed confidential and only used for the purposes of determining their eligibility.

👉While furnishing specific information in the entry form, the organization should ensure that complete postal address, email address, telephone number, mobile phone number and fax number (if any) are duly filled.

👉The Ministry may seek clarifications on the documents submitted.

👉Grievances, if any, shall be addressed by the Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, whose decision in the matter shall be final and binding.

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