Kulwinder Parhi, who was honoured with the National Florence Nightingale Award 2026 for nearly three decades of nursing service, is associated with wh

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Kulwinder Parhi, who was honoured with the National Florence Nightingale Award 2026 for nearly three decades of nursing service, is associated with which Union Territory?

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The correct answer is Option A: Ladakh. The National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 were presented at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 12 May 2026 by Droupadi Murmu on International Nurses Day. A total of 15 nursing professionals received the awards along with a Certificate of Merit, medal and cash prize of ₹1 lakh. The National Florence Nightingale Awards are instituted by the Union Health Ministry to honour nursing professionals in India. The award framework includes Auxiliary Nurse Midwives, registered nurses, nursing officers and nursing educators. Aysha Beebi K from Lakshadweep was honoured for conducting a critical midnight delivery on a remote island. Kulwinder Parhi from Ladakh was recognised for nearly three decades of nursing service in high-altitude regions. Dr. Sharwan Kumar Dhaka was recognised for Covid-19 vaccination outreach and public health services, while Major General Lissamma P.V. was honoured for contributions to military healthcare. Florence Nightingale was a 19th-century British nurse associated with modern nursing, and International Nurses Day is observed annually on 12 May.

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Lakshadweep

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Sikkim

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Delhi

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Jammu and Kashmir

Kulwinder Parhi, who was honoured with the National Florence Nightingale Award 2026 for nearly three decades of nursing service, is associated with which Union Territory?

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