JAMMU, Jan 6: Dr. Shailla Cannie, Principal, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SMVD) College of Nursing, has been selected for the prestigious National Florence Nightingale Award 2020, to be conferred by the President of India.
The awards were instituted in 1973 by the Government of India as a mark of recognition for meritorious services rendered by nurses to society. It is named after Florence Nightingale also known as ‘The Lady With the Lamp’. She was an English social reformer and the founder of modern nursing. Nurses play a vital role in addressing multiple health challenges, delivering quality and cost-effective health care, and responding to the health needs of individuals, families, and communities.
As head of a prestigious nursing institution of the UT, Dr. Shailla is doing excellent work for the girl child as well as society for which she also earned praise from Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, who congratulated her for being selected for the prestigious award.
“I congratulate Dr. Shailla Cannie, Principal, SMVD College of Nursing who has been selected for the prestigious National Florence Nightingale Award 2020, to be conferred by Hon’ble President of India. Dr Shailla Cannie is doing excellent work for the girl child & the society,” the LG office tweeted this evening.
I congratulate Dr. Shailla Cannie, Principal, #SMVD College of Nursing who has been selected for the prestigious National Florence Nightingale Award 2020, to be conferred by Hon’ble President of India. Dr. Shailla Cannie is doing excellent work for the girl child & the society.
— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) January 6, 2021
The National Florence Nightingale Award is given to outstanding nursing personnel employed in Central, State/UTs, Private, Missionary and Voluntary Organizations. It is the highest national distinction awarded to nurses or nursing aides. The award consists of a cash amount of Rs 50,000, a certificate, and a medal.