Ministry of Ayush invites applications for Prime Minister’s Awards for Yoga-2026

Exam-focused facts from the 27 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Ministry of Ayush has invited applications for the Prime Minister’s Awards for Yoga-2026 to recognise exemplary contributions to the development and promotion of Yoga at national and international levels.
Each award comprises a trophy, a certificate, and a cash prize of ₹25 lakh.
The awards are conferred in two primary categories: Individuals (National and International) and Institutions (National and International).
Applications for the awards must be submitted through the National Awards Portal (www.awards.gov.in).
The final date for the submission of applications is 21 March 2026.
The felicitation ceremony for the award winners will coincide with the International Yoga Conference.