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Date: 27-Dec-2024 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 national recognition for nursing qualifications (ANM, GNM, and B.Sc(N)) obtained from Br Nath Pai Institute of Nursing Edu & Nursing Res. Centre in Maharashtra.
  • This means that graduates from this institute will now only be eligible for registration as nurses within the state of Maharashtra, and not nationally.

Key Changes

  • The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has withdrawn national recognition for nursing qualifications (ANM, GNM, and B.Sc(N)) obtained from Br Nath Pai Institute of Nursing Edu & Nursing Res. Centre.
  • This action was taken because the institute refused to allow statutory inspections by the INC, which is a violation of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947.
  • The institute was given a show cause notice on 05.08.2023 and 15 days to respond, but failed to reply.
  • The Principal Secretary, Health and family welfare department (state government of Maharashtra) was also notified on 13.03.2024 and asked for their comments, but no comments were received by the Council.
  • The withdrawal of national recognition is effective from 21.05.2024.
  • Graduates of the institute from 21.05.2024 onwards will only be eligible for registration in the state of Maharashtra.

Impact Analysis

Impact on Students

  • Current students may need to consider transferring to other institutions with national recognition if they wish to work outside Maharashtra.

Impact on the Institute

  • The institute needs to take immediate steps to rectify the issues and regain national recognition.

Impact on the State of Maharashtra

  • The State of Maharashtra may need to investigate the institute further and take necessary action.

Impact on Healthcare Sector

  • The quality of nursing care may be impacted if nurses graduating from this institute are not able to practice outside of Maharashtra.

Suggested Action Items

  • Healthcare employers should be aware of the change in the recognition status of the institute and its impact on recruitment.

Key Entities Referenced

Indian Nursing Council (INC): The national regulatory body for nursing education and practice in India. It is responsible for setting standards for nursing education and recognizing nursing institutions. Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947: The legislation that establishes the Indian Nursing Council and defines its powers and functions. Br Nath Pai Institute of Nursing Edu & Nursing Res. Centre: The nursing institution in Maharashtra that has had its national recognition withdrawn by the Indian Nursing Council. Government of Maharashtra: The state government that had initially granted recognition to the institute. Maharashtra State Nursing Council: The state-level nursing council that also granted recognition to the institute.
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