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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 issued an order withdrawing recognition for qualifications (ANM, GNM, and B.Sc(N)) obtained from Shivam Institute of Nursing, Valasan, Gujarat, effective October 26, 2024.
  • Graduates from this institute will now only be eligible for nursing registration within the state of Gujarat.

Key Changes

  • Effective October 26, 2024, qualifications obtained from Shivam Institute of Nursing, Valasan, will only be valid for registration within Gujarat.
  • The decision was made because Shivam Institute of Nursing refused to allow statutory inspections by the Indian Nursing Council.
  • Notices were issued to the college on September 5, 2023, and to the Principal Secretary of Health and Family Welfare Department, Gujarat, on May 9, 2024, regarding the refusal of inspection, but no satisfactory response was received.
  • The courses affected are ANM, GNM, and B.Sc(N).

Impact Analysis

Impact on Students

  • Potential decrease in enrollment at Shivam Institute of Nursing.

Impact on Shivam Institute of Nursing

  • Potential financial impact due to decreased enrollment.

Impact on Gujarat State Nursing Council

  • Potential need to address concerns regarding the quality of nursing education at Shivam Institute of Nursing.

Suggested Action Items

  • The Gujarat State Nursing Council should monitor the situation and ensure that the quality of nursing education at Shivam Institute of Nursing meets the required standards.

Key Entities Referenced

Indian Nursing Council (INC): The regulatory body responsible for setting and maintaining standards for nursing education and practice in India. Shivam Institute of Nursing, Valasan: A nursing institute in Gujarat that has had its national recognition withdrawn by the INC. Government of Gujarat: The state government responsible for health and family welfare in Gujarat. Gujarat State Nursing Council: The state-level nursing council responsible for registering nurses and regulating nursing practice within Gujarat. Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947: The legislation that empowers the INC to regulate nursing education and practice in India. Section 14 provides the INC with the power to recognize or withdraw recognition of nursing qualifications.
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