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Indian Nursing Council withdraws recognition of Smt Sushila Devi Institute of Nursing Education to conduct GNM course due to deficiencies and lack of response.

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The Indian Nursing Council issues a withdrawal order for the recognition of Smt Sushila Devi Institute of Nursing Education, located in Rayagada, Odisha, to conduct the GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) course. A notice was issued on 03.05.2024 to the Odisha government and the institution regarding potential withdrawal due to deficiencies. The council requested recommendations from the Odisha government concerning the institution's suitability, but received no response. The institution also failed to respond to the notice. An inspection report from 27.09.2023 highlighted significant deficiencies in clinical and teaching facilities, concluding the institute is unfit to run the GNM course. Effective 26.10.2024, recognition is withdrawn, and graduates of the institute will only be eligible for nursing registration within the State of Odisha.

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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-22032025-261865 EXTRAORDINARY PART III—Section 4 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 219] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025/PHALGUNA 30, 1946 INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL WITHDRAWAL ORDER New Delhi, the 10th March, 2025 F. No. 18-24/4737-INC.—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:— Whereas, Smt Sushila Devi Institute of Nursing Education situated at Sai Priya Nagar, Near Nyr School, Rayagada Distt. Rayagada – 765001 Odisha is recognized by State Government of Odisha and Odisha Nurses & Midwives Council to conduct GNM Course. Whereas, a notice no. 18-24/4737-INC (56932) dated 03/05/2024 for withdrawal of Recognition under section 14 of Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 addressed to the principal secretary (Health & FW), Government of Orissa, Secretariat Building, Bhubaneswar – 75100, Odisha was issued. Copy of the notice dated 03/05/2024 was also enclosed to Smt Sushila Devi Institute of Nursing Education situated at Sai Priya Nagar, Near Nyr School, Rayagada Distt. Rayagada-765001 Odisha. In the notice issued, the State Government was requested to submit their recommendations to the Council as respects Suitability of the nursing institution. Whereas, the Council has not received any recommendation from the State Government as respects the case of Smt Sushila Devi Institute of Nursing Education. Even the institution, Smt Sushila Devi Institute of Nursing Education has not responded to the notices issued. Whereas, the Council has considered the matter in its entirety. Perusal of the inspection report dated 27/09/2023 would show that the institution is deficient in many respects especially those relating to deficiencies i.e., clinical and teaching facilities. These are serious deficiencies which constitute that the institution is unable to run GNM Course. Now therefore, the Council exercising powers under section 14(3) (b) declares that with effect from 26/10/2024 any person holding a recognized qualification of GNM from Smt Sushila Devi Institute of Nursing Education situated at Sai Priya Nagar, Near Nyr School, Rayagada Distt. Rayagada – 765001 Odisha shall be entitled to be registered only in the State of Odisha. Lt. Col (Dr) SARVJEET KAUR, Secy. [ADVT.-III/4/Exty./1081/2024-25]

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