National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Award

Description
The National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Award under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, aims to motivate vaidyas and Ayurveda experts to adopt and showcase best practices in Ayurveda, promoting high standards of excellence. The award also seeks to encourage innovation and outstanding performance in the field through healthy competition.

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Benefits
• The awardee will be presented with a cash prize of ₹ 5,00,000/-, a Trophy, a sanada, and shawl/Angvastram.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should have made significant contributions to Ayurveda through promotion, teaching, research, policy planning, or integration in national health programs at the national or international level.
2. The applicant should be a renowned Ayurvedic practitioner with a minimum of 20 years of professional experience.
3. The applicant must be at least 40 years of age.
4. The applicant must hold a recognized degree in Ayurveda as per the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020, or the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970.
5. Past recipients of the award are not eligible to receive the same award again.
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Application Process
Step 1: Registration:
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Registration:

Step 2: Step 1: Visit the official website and click on the Registration button.
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Step 1: Visit the official website and click on the Registration button.

Step 3: Step 2: Select your category: Individual or Organization.
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Step 2: Select your category: Individual or Organization.

Step 4: Step 3: Fill in the required details:
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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.

Step 5: Step 4: Click Submit to complete registration.
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Apply:

Step 6: Step 1: Log in to the portal using your registered credentials.
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Step 1: Log in to the portal using your registered credentials.

Step 7: Step 2: Select the scheme from the list of awards and click "Nominate / Apply Now".
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Step 2: Select the scheme from the list of awards and click "Nominate / Apply Now".

Step 8: Step 3: Fill in all mandatory fields in the online application form.
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Step 3: Fill in all mandatory fields in the online application form.

Step 9: Step 4: Click Submit to complete your application.
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Step 4: Click Submit to complete your application.

Required Documents
• Completed nomination/application form (online).
• Proof of Ayurvedic degree recognized under the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020 or Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970.
• Evidence of professional experience (minimum 20 years).
• Documents showing contributions to Ayurveda (promotion, research, teaching, policy, or integration in national programs).
• Any additional supporting certificates or recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Award?
A: It is an award to recognize and honor vaidyas and Ayurveda experts for their outstanding contributions in the field.
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Q: Who is eligible for this award?
A: Renowned Ayurvedic practitioners with significant contributions and at least 20 years of professional experience.
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Q: What is the minimum age for applicants?
A: The applicant must be at least 40 years old.
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Q: What qualifications are required?
A: A recognized degree in Ayurveda under the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020 or Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970.
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Q: Can past awardees apply again?
A: No, past recipients of the award are not eligible for the same award again.
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Q: How many awards are given annually?
A: Three awards are presented every year.
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Q: Who can nominate for the award?
A: Eligible Ayurveda practitioners can be nominated by themselves or by another individual.
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Q: Is there an online application process?
A: Yes, nominations are submitted and processed online.
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Q: What type of contributions are considered?
A: Promotion and propagation of Ayurveda, teaching, research and development, policy planning, or integration into national health programs.
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Q: Can non-Indians apply?
A: No, the award is only for Indian citizens.
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