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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 order

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has withdrawn recognition of Ananya School of Nursing, located in Gujarat, effective October 26, 2024.
  • Graduates of GNM and B.Sc(N) courses from Ananya School of Nursing after October 26, 2024, will only be eligible for registration as nurses within the state of Gujarat.

Key Changes

  • Withdrawal of recognition for Ananya School of Nursing by the Indian Nursing Council (INC).
  • The decision was made because the college did not allow the statutory inspections by the INC inspectors.
  • Notice number 18-11/12353-INC dated 26.12.2023 was issued to the College seeking their explanation for refusal of inspection.
  • A subsequent notice number 18-11/12353-INC (57302) dated 09.05.2024 was issued to the Principal Secretary, Health and family welfare department (state government of Gujarat) asking them for their remarks/ comments on the issue of refusal by the College to allow the Council to conduct statutory inspection.
  • Graduates after October 26, 2024, from Ananya School of Nursing will only be eligible for nursing registration in Gujarat.

Impact Analysis

Students

  • Action Item: Ananya School of Nursing should inform all current and prospective students about the change in recognition status and its implications.

Ananya School of Nursing

  • Action Item: Ananya School of Nursing should engage with the INC to resolve the issue of inspection refusal and work towards regaining full recognition.

Gujarat State Nursing Council

  • Action Item: Gujarat State Nursing Council should prepare for an increase in registration applications from Ananya School of Nursing graduates.

Healthcare Facilities in Gujarat

  • Action Item: Healthcare facilities should be aware of the limited registration eligibility of Ananya School of Nursing graduates.

Indian Nursing Council

  • Action Item: The INC should continue to enforce its regulations and ensure that nursing institutions meet the required standards.

Key Entities Referenced

Indian Nursing Council (INC): The national regulatory body for nursing education and practice in India. Ananya School of Nursing: A nursing school located in Gujarat, India, whose recognition has been partially withdrawn by the INC. Gujarat State Nursing Council: The state-level nursing council responsible for registering nurses within Gujarat. Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947: The legislation that empowers the INC to regulate nursing education and practice. Section 14 of Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947: Section of the act that empowers the INC to withdraw recognition of nursing institutions. Section 13 (1) of the Indian Nursing Council Act: Section of the act that gives the INC the power to inspect any Institution recognized as a training institution by State authorities.
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