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Withdraws recognition of Shivam Institute of Nursing, Gujarat for ANM, GNM, and B.Sc(N) courses due to refusal of statutory inspection, effective October 26, 2024.

Detailed Summary

The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has issued a withdrawal order for the recognition of Shivam Institute of Nursing located in Anand, Gujarat, for conducting ANM, GNM, and B.Sc(N) nursing programs. This decision, effective from October 26, 2024, is due to the institute's refusal to permit statutory inspections by INC officials. Despite notices issued to the college in September 2023 and to the Gujarat state government in May 2024 seeking explanations for this refusal, no responses were received. The INC has concluded that denying inspection suggests non-compliance with council regulations, rendering the institution unsuitable for nursing education. Consequently, qualifications obtained from Shivam Institute of Nursing after the specified date will only be valid for registration within the State of Gujarat.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-25032025-261908 EXTRAORDINARY PART III-Section 4 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 206] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025/PHALGUNA 30, 1946 INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL WITHDRAWAL ORDER New Delhi, the 10th March, 2025 F.No. 18-11/15909-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, Government of Gujarat and Gujarat State nursing Council had granted recognition to Shivam Institute of Nursing situated at Opp. Swaminarayan Vidhyapith, Anand-Sojitra Road, Valasan, Distt. Anand 388326 Gujarat ("College") for running ANM, GNM and B.Sc(N) course. Whereas, in terms of Section 13 (1) of the Indian Nursing Council Act ("Act"), the Indian Nursing Council ("Council") has the power to inspect any Institution recognized as a training institution by State authorities. However, when the inspectors appointed by the Council reached the College, they were not allowed to carry out the statutory inspections. Whereas, notice no. 18-11/15909-INC dated 05.09.2023 was issued to the College seeking their explanation for refusal of inspection. That 15 days were given to the College to respond. However, the College has failed to send any reply/ comments to the said show cause notice. Further, a notice no. 18-11/15909-INC (56354) dated 09.05.2024 was issued to the Principal Secretary, Health and family welfare department (state government of Gujarat) asking them for their remarks/ comments on the issue of refusal by the College to allow the Council to conduct statutory inspection. However, no comments were received by the Council. Whereas, the Executive Committee of the Council had considered the aforesaid matter in its entirety. In cases of refusal of statutory inspection by any college, it shall be assumed that such institution does not follow the regulations and syllabus prescribed by the Council and is not suitable to grant training in nursing field. Hence, therefore, the Council in exercise of its power conferred under Section 14 (3)-(b) of the Act declares that with effect from 26.10.2024, any person obtaining a qualification of ANM, GNM and B.Sc(N) from Shivam Institute of Nursing Valasan situated at Opp. Swaminaryan Vidhyapith, Anand – Sojitra Road„Valasan, Distt. Anand 388326 Gujarat shall be entitled to be registered only in the State of Gujarat. Lt. Col (Dr.) SARVJEET KAUR, Secy. [ADVT.-III/4/Exty./1068/2024-25]

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