Executive Summary:
The Indian Nursing Council issues an order, effective September 8, 2025, regarding the recognition of nursing institutions in Jammu and Kashmir. The order withdraws recognition from specific institutions due to failure to meet statutory inspection requirements and suitability standards. As of March 19, 2025, individuals holding qualifications from these institutions will only be entitled to register within Jammu and Kashmir.
Key Points / Main Content:
Withdrawal of Recognition:
* The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has withdrawn recognition from several nursing institutions in Jammu and Kashmir.
* This decision is based on Section 14 of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947.
* The institutions failed to apply for required statutory inspections for multiple years.
* The institutions were found deficient and unsuitable for conducting nursing programs.
Notification Process:
* A notice was issued on November 8, 2024, to the Secretary Health Medical Education, Health Medical Education Department, Govt. of Jammu Kashmir, regarding the withdrawal of recognition.
* A copy of the notice was also sent to the Jammu and Kashmir Nurses Midwives Council.
* The State Government was requested to submit recommendations regarding the suitability of the institutions.
* The INC did not receive any recommendations or remarks from the State Government or the Jammu and Kashmir Nurses Midwives Council.
List of Affected Institutions:
* The order lists thirteen institutions by name, location, and the specific nursing programs (ANM, GNM, B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing) affected.
Registration Restriction:
* Effective March 19, 2025, graduates from the listed institutions will only be eligible for registration within the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
Impact Analysis:
Jammu and Kashmir Nursing Institutions:
* Impact: Loss of INC recognition impacts the institutions' ability to offer nationally recognized nursing qualifications.
* Action Required: The listed institutions must cease representing their programs as INC-recognized, except for registration within Jammu and Kashmir.
Nursing Students/Graduates of Listed Institutions:
* Impact: Qualifications obtained after March 19, 2025, will only be recognized for registration within Jammu and Kashmir.
* Action Required: Graduates need to be aware of the registration limitations and plan their careers accordingly.
Jammu and Kashmir Nurses Midwives Council:
* Impact: The council needs to update its registry to reflect the change in recognition status for graduates of the listed institutions.
* Action Required: Adjust registration processes to accommodate graduates seeking registration only within Jammu and Kashmir.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Nursing Council: The central regulatory body for nurses and nursing education in India, responsible for setting standards and maintaining the register of qualified nurses.
Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947: The legislation that established the Indian Nursing Council and defines its powers and functions.
Jammu and Kashmir: A state in India where the nursing institutions mentioned in the policy are located.
Jammu and Kashmir Nurses Midwives Council: The nursing council in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, responsible for recognizing nursing institutions and regulating nursing practice within the state.
Secretary Health Medical Education, Health Medical Education Department, Govt. of Jammu Kashmir: The administrative head of the Health and Medical Education Department of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, responsible for overseeing healthcare and medical education in the state.
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir: The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir where the Civil Secretariat is located.
Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir: A district in Jammu and Kashmir where several nursing institutions mentioned in the policy are located.
Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir: A district in Jammu and Kashmir where nursing institutions mentioned in the policy are located.
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.[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL
WITHDRAWAL ORDER
New Delhi, the 8th September, 2025
F. No. 18-14/Govt./2024-INC.— In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 14 of the Indian Nursing
Council Act, 1947 (XLVIII of 1947), the Indian Nursing Council hereby issues the following order:—
Whereas, the following institutions located in the State of Jammu and Kashmir were recognized by the State
Government and the Jammu and Kashmir Nurses & Midwives Council to conduct nursing courses.
Whereas, a notice no. 18-14/Govt./2024-INC (63685) dated 08/11/2024 for withdrawal of recognition under
Section 14 of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947, was issued to the Secretary (Health & Medical Education), Health
& Medical Education Department, Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir, Room No. 108 Civil Secretariat Srinagar - 180001
Jammu & Kashmir. A copy of the notice dated 08/11/2024 was also sent to the Jammu and Kashmir Nurses & Midwives
Council. In the notice issued, the State Government was requested to submit its recommendations to the Council
regarding the suitability of the nursing institutions.
Whereas, the Council has not received any remarks or recommendation from the State Government or the
Jammu and Kashmir Nurses & Midwives Council regarding the suitability of the below-mentioned institutions.
Whereas, the Council has considered the matter in its entirety. The Indian Nursing Council records show that
these institutions have failed to apply for statutory inspection for several years and were found deficient/unsuitable for
conducting nursing programmes.
Now therefore, the Council, exercising powers under Section 14(3)(b) of the Indian Nursing Council Act,
1947, hereby declares that with effect from 19/03/2025, any person holding a recognized qualification from the
following institutions shall be entitled to be registered only in the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
List of Institutions:
1. Jammu College Of Nursing & Para Medical Sciences, 134 Bhalla Enclave, Opposite Police Line, Channi
Himmat, Distt.- Jammu, Pin Code- 180004, Jammu & Kashmir (ANM).
2. Rajiv Gandhi College Of Nursing, Chak Bhalwal, Post -Seri Pandita Opp. I R P Lines, Jammu, Distt.- Jammu,
Pin Code- 181122, Jammu & Kashmir (ANM)
3. Bee Enn College Of Nursing, Chak Bhalwal, Jammu, Distt.- Jammu, Pin Code- 181122, Jammu & Kashmir
(ANM and Post Basic Diploma in Operation Room Nursing).
4. Florence Nightingale Institute Of Nursing & Paramed. Science, C/O Infocity Building, W No 16, Dina Nagar,
Dhar Road, Distt.- Udhampur, Pin Code- 182101 , Jammu & Kashmir (ANM).
5. Guru Teg Bahadur Paramedical Institute, Lakhanpur, Kathua Near Haggarkhad, Distt.- Kathua, Pin
Code- 184152, Jammu & Kashmir (ANM).
6. Vinayak Institute Of Nursing And Para Medical Sciences, Plot No- 350, Lane No-08, Ekta Vihar,
Kunjwani, Kunjwani, Distt.- Jammu, Pin Code- 180006, Jammu & Kashmir (ANM).
7. Gupta Institute Of Para Medical & Allied Health Sciences, Kathua, Distt.- Kathua, Pin Code- 184101, Jammu
& Kashmir (GNM).
8. Jammu College Of Nursing & Paramedical Sciences, 134 Bhalla Enclave, Opposite Police Line, Channi
Himmat, , Distt.- Jammu, Pin Code- 180004 , Jammu & Kashmir (GNM).
9. Florence Nightingale Institute Of Nursing & Paramed. Science, Battal, Ballian, Udhampur, , Distt.- Kathua,
Pin Code- 182101, Jammu & Kashmir (GNM).
10. R B Nursing And Paramedical Institution, Rajbagh, Distt.- Kathua, Pin Code- 184143, Jammu & Kashmir
(GNM).
11. Reshmol Memorial College Of Nursing & Medical Technology, College Of Nursing, Anantnag, Distt.-
Anantnag, Pin Code- 192101, Jammu & Kashmir (B.Sc Nursing).
12. Government College For Women, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, , Distt.- Jammu, Pin Code- 180004, Jammu &
Kashmir (B.Sc Nursing).
13. Bibi Halima College Of Nursing & Med. Technology, Shireen Bagh Kaka Sarai, Zero Bridge, Srinagar, Distt.-
Srinagar, Pin Code- 190010 , Jammu & Kashmir ( Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing ).
Col (Dr) SARVJEET KAUR, Secy.
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