Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman

Background

Acknowledging the positive role and responsibility of media in disseminating the outreach of Yoga in India and abroad, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting had instituted the first Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman (AYDMS) in June, 2019. The first edition of the awards was conferred on 7th January, 2020 and thereafter a hiatus was caused due to COVID19 pandemic. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has decided to revive the Samman and organize the second edition in 2023. The third edition of the awards was announced in 2024.

Categories of awards

Under the Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman, thirty-three Sammans will be given out under three categories viz Print, Television and Radio in twenty-two Indian languages and English as below

• 11 Sammans in 22 Indian languages and English – to be conferred under the category "Best Media Coverage in Yoga in Newspaper" 
• 11 Sammans in 22 Indian languages and English – to be conferred under the category "Best Media Coverage in Yoga in Electronic Media (TV)"
• 11 Sammans in 22 Indian languages and English – to be conferred under the category "Best Media Coverage in Yoga in Electronic Media (Radio)"

The Samman, comprising a special medal/plaque/trophy and a citation, is recommended by an independent Jury. 

How to apply

The awards are open to all Media Houses/Companies engaged in Print Media, Radio, and Television having registration/permission of the Ministry of I&B.

As per the guidelines, Media Houses can submit details of nominations in a prescribed format along with relevant clippings of article(s) created and published or audio/visual content telecast/broadcast made during the period 12th June 2024 to 25th June 2024. The last date for entries is 8th July 2024.

To get the detailed guidelines, click here. 

Source : PIB