President Murmu Presents 2026 National Florence Nightingale Award to Major General Lissamma PV
President Droupadi Murmu presented the esteemed National Florence Nightingale Award 2026 to Major General Lissamma PV, who serves as the Additional Director General of the Military Nursing Service, at a ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan.
This accolade was awarded to Maj Gen Lissamma PV in acknowledgment of her outstanding contributions to the nursing field and her nearly forty-year tenure of distinguished service within the Military Nursing Service.
Her accomplishments underscore the values of compassion, professionalism, dedication, and selfless service that are the hallmarks of military nursing in India. Throughout her career, she has been instrumental in enhancing healthcare delivery and ensuring operational medical readiness within the Armed Forces.
This honor also underscores the vital role of nursing officers in delivering high-quality medical care to soldiers, veterans, and their families in varied operational and healthcare settings.
The National Florence Nightingale Award is one of India’s most prestigious recognitions in the nursing sector, celebrating exceptional service and dedication to healthcare.
