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The Indian Nursing Council declares that, effective from March 19, 2025, persons holding recognized qualifications from eleven specific nursing institutions in Himachal Pradesh shall be entitled to be registered only within the State of Himachal Pradesh, exercising powers under Section 14(3)(b) of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947.

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The Indian Nursing Council issued a Withdrawal Order on February 3, 2026, under F. No. 18-13/Govt./2024-INC, exercising powers conferred by Section 14 of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 (XLVIII of 1947). This order pertains to eleven nursing institutions located in Himachal Pradesh, which were previously recognized by the State Government and the Himachal Pradesh Nurses & Midwives Council for conducting nursing courses. A notice (no. 18-13/Govt./2024-INC (63671) dated November 22, 2024) for withdrawal of recognition under Section 14 of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947, was issued to the Principal Secretary (Home & Health & FW & Medical Education) Department of Health & Family Welfare, H.P. Secretariat, Govt of Himachal Pradesh, and the Himachal Pradesh Nurses & Midwives Council, requesting recommendations on the institutions' suitability. As no remarks or recommendations were received, and the Council's records indicated these institutions failed to apply for statutory inspection for several years and were found deficient/unsuitable for nursing programmes, the Council declared that, with effect from March 19, 2025, any person holding a recognized qualification from these listed institutions (including GNM Training School Bilaspur, K N Hospital Shimla, Florence School of Nursing, Kullu Valley Nursing School, Parmarth School of Nursing, Kangra Valley College Of Nursing, Indian Institute of Management Technology & Research, Nanda Institute Of Nursing, Charakh Nursing Institute, Kullu Valley College of Nursing, and V.V.M Institute Of Nursing) shall be entitled to be registered only in the State of Himachal Pradesh.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-11022026-270037 EXTRAORDINARY PART III—Section 4 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 86] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2026/MAGHA 16, 1947 INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL WITHDRAWAL ORDER New Delhi, the 3rd Febuary, 2026 F. No. 18-13/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 Himachal Pradesh were recognized by the State Government and the Himachal Pradesh Nurses & Midwives Council to conduct nursing courses. Whereas, a notice no. 18-13/Govt./2024-INC (63671) dated 22/11/2024 for withdrawal of recognition under Section 14 of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947, was issued to the Principal Secretary (Home & Health & FW & Medical Education) Department of Health & Family Welfare, H.P. Secretariat, Govt of Himachal Pradesh, Room No.623 Armhdale Building Shimla 171002, Himachal Pradesh. A copy of the notice dated 22/11/2024 was also sent to the Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh. List of Institutions: 1. GNM Training School Bilaspur, District Hospital, Bilaspur, Distt.- Bilaspur, Pin Code- 174001, Himachal Pradesh (ANM). 2. K N Hospital Shimla, Dist. Shimla, Himachal Pradesh (GNM). 3. Florence School of Nursing, Florence Edu & Charitable Trust Dist. Solan, Himachal Pradesh (GNM). 4. Kullu Valley Nursing School, Opp. Session House, Shastri Nagar, Himachal Pradesh (GNM). 5. Parmarth School of Nursing, W No. 6, House No. 129, Gandhi Nagar, Himachal Pradesh (GNM). 6. Kangra Valley College Of Nursing, Post Office- Birta, Kangra-Darmashala National Highway, Vill.- Birta, Tehsil- Kangra, Distt.- Kangra, Pin Code- 176001, Himachal Pradesh (GNM and B.Sc Nursing). 7. Indian Institute of Management Technology & Research, Lower Basal Dist. Una, Himachal Pradesh (B.Sc Nursing). 8. Nanda Institute Of Nursing, Nanda Hospital Hamirpur Road, Una, Distt.- Una, Pin Code- 174303, Himachal Pradesh (B.Sc Nursing). 9. Charakh Nursing Institute, Vpo- Nogli, Near Ratan Regency, Shimla, Distt.- Shimla, Pin Code- 172001, Himachal Pradesh (B.Sc Nursing). 10. Kullu Valley College of Nursing, Village Sarabai Po Bhuntar Teh Bhuntar Kullu, Himachal Pradesh (B.Sc Nursing). 11. V.V.M Institute Of Nursing, vill. Malkwal P.O Khawara, Nurpur, Distt.- Kangra, Pin Code- 176211, Himachal Pradesh (P B B.Sc Nursing). Dr. T. DILEEP KUMAR, President [ADVT.-III/4/Exty./661/2025-26]

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