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Date: 2025-03-21 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 14 of Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 (XLVIII of 1947), the Indian Nursing Council hereby issues the following

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has issued an order withdrawing recognition of Helal Nursing Institute, located in Birbhum, West Bengal, effective October 26, 2024.
  • This means that any General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) qualification obtained from Helal Nursing Institute after October 26, 2024, will not be recognized for registration purposes, subject to the orders of the West Bengal State Government and the West Bengal State Nursing Council.

Key Changes

  • Withdrawal of recognition for GNM course at Helal Nursing Institute, Birbhum, West Bengal, effective 26.10.2024.
  • The decision was made because the institute did not allow the statutory inspections by the Indian Nursing Council.
  • The college was issued a notice on 26.12.2023, seeking explanation for refusal of inspection, with 15 days to respond, but failed to reply.
  • A subsequent notice was issued to the Principal Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Department, West Bengal on 09.05.2024, seeking comments on the refusal of inspection, but no response was received.
  • The Indian Nursing Council assumed that refusal of statutory inspection implies non-compliance with INC regulations and syllabus, rendering the institution unsuitable for nursing training.

Impact Analysis

Impact on Students

  • Potential students may avoid enrolling in Helal Nursing Institute.

Impact on Helal Nursing Institute

  • The institute may need to take corrective actions to regain recognition, including allowing inspections and complying with INC regulations.

Impact on West Bengal Government and Nursing Council

  • They may need to work with Helal Nursing Institute to address the issues that led to the derecognition.

Suggested Action Items

  • Students should explore options for transferring to other recognized nursing institutions to continue their education.

Key Entities Referenced

Indian Nursing Council (INC): The regulatory body responsible for setting and maintaining standards in nursing education and practice in India. Helal Nursing Institute: A nursing institute located in Birbhum, West Bengal, whose GNM course recognition has been withdrawn by the INC. West Bengal State Government: The state government of West Bengal, which has a role in regulating and overseeing nursing education in the state. West Bengal State Nursing Council: The state-level nursing council responsible for registering nurses and regulating nursing practice in West Bengal. Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947: The legislation that establishes the Indian Nursing Council and defines its powers and functions. Section 13(1) of the Indian Nursing Council Act: This section grants the INC the power to inspect any institution recognized as a training institution by State authorities. Section 14(3)(b) of the Indian Nursing Council Act: This section grants the INC the power to withdraw recognition of a nursing qualification.
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