State-wise number of nursing colleges functional in the country

State-wise number of nursing colleges functional in the country is at Annexure – I.

Health being a State Subject, opening of new nursing colleges falls under the purview of the respective State Governments However, 129 proposals have been received in Indian Nursing Council from States/UTs under Section 13 and 14 of INC Act for opening of B.Sc. (Nursing) programme across the country in 2020-21.  State-wise details are at Annexure-II.

The training being provided in the Nursing Colleges meets the International standards in health care as is evident from the Indian Nurses who are able to work efficiently in any country/International health care facilities.

As per information received from State Government of Jharkhand, there are 6 private ANM Schools running in Godda District. Also, 2 ANM and 1 GNM Schools are functional in Deoghar District of Jharkhand.

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