Sarkari Yojana

National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Award

Quick Summary: The National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Award, given by the Ministry of Ayush, honours vaidyas and Ayurveda experts whose work sets a benchmark for excellence, rewarding decades of contribution with a cash prize and ceremonial honours.

About National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Award

Administered by the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, the National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Award is meant to inspire vaidyas and Ayurveda specialists to embrace and demonstrate best practices in Ayurveda, lifting standards of excellence across the field. It also aims to spur innovation and reward outstanding performance by fostering healthy competition among practitioners.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

Central Government

Ministry

Ministry Of Ayush

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Award, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The applicant must have made a notable contribution…

The applicant must have made a notable contribution to Ayurveda -- whether through promotion, teaching, research, policy planning, or integrating it into national health programmes -- at the national or international level.

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The applicant should be a well-regarded Ayurvedic practitioner…

The applicant should be a well-regarded Ayurvedic practitioner with at least 20 years of professional experience behind them.

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The applicant must be 40 years old or…

The applicant must be 40 years old or above.

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The applicant must possess a recognised Ayurveda degree…

The applicant must possess a recognised Ayurveda degree under either the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020, or the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970.

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Anyone who has already received this award before…

Anyone who has already received this award before cannot be considered for it a second time.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Award provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Each awardee receives a cash prize of ₹5,00,000/-,…

Each awardee receives a cash prize of ₹5,00,000/-, along with a Trophy, a sanada, and a shawl/Angvastram.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Nomination/application form, filled out online

Nomination/application form, filled out online.

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Proof of an Ayurveda degree recognised under the…

Proof of an Ayurveda degree recognised under the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020, or the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970.

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Evidence establishing at least 20 years of professional…

Evidence establishing at least 20 years of professional experience.

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Documentation of contributions made to Ayurveda, whether in…

Documentation of contributions made to Ayurveda, whether in promotion, research, teaching, policy work, or integration into national programmes.

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Any other supporting certificates or letters of recommendation

Any other supporting certificates or letters of recommendation.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Award through the online application process outlined below.

Registration:

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Go to the official website and select the…

Go to the official website and select the Registration button.

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Choose whether you are registering as an Individual…

Choose whether you are registering as an Individual or an Organization.

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Enter the requested details

Enter the requested details: Individual: Name, Date of Birth, Nominator Type, Mobile, Email, Aadhaar Number. Organization: Type, Authorized Person Name, Date of Birth, Organization Description, Designation, Mobile, Email, Aadhaar Number.

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Hit Submit to finish registering

Hit Submit to finish registering. Apply:

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Log in to the portal with the credentials…

Log in to the portal with the credentials you registered.

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Pick this scheme from the awards list and…

Pick this scheme from the awards list and select "Nominate / Apply Now".

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Complete every mandatory field on the online application…

Complete every mandatory field on the online application form.

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Hit Submit to send in your application

Hit Submit to send in your application.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References