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Withdrawal Order under section 14(3)(b) of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 withdrawing recognition of the GNM course conducted by HPR Institute of Nursing Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka.

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The Indian Nursing Council issued a Withdrawal Order dated 25th April 2024 (F.No. 18-02/15072-INC and F.No. 18-15/15046-INC), in exercise of powers under section 14 of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 (XLVIII of 1947), withdrawing recognition of the GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) course conducted by HPR Institute of Nursing Sciences, situated at Tawakkal Building, Kadu Sonnappanahalli, Hennur Bagalur Main Road, Bangalore District, Bangalore 562149, Karnataka, an institution recognized by the State Government of Karnataka and the Karnataka Nursing Council. A withdrawal notice numbered 18-15/15046-INC dated 17th February 2023 had been issued to the Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Karnataka, and a copy served on the institute, requesting the State Government's recommendation on the institution's suitability; no recommendation was received from the State Government and the institute itself did not respond. An inspection report dated 25th October 2022 found the institution deficient in clinical and teaching facilities. Exercising powers under section 14(3)(b) of the Act, the Council declares that, with effect from 29th November 2023, any person holding a recognized GNM qualification from HPR Institute of Nursing Sciences shall be entitled to be registered only in the State of Karnataka, subject to the orders of the Karnataka State Government. The order was issued under ADVT.-III/4/Exty./058/2024-25 and signed by Lt. Col. (Dr.) Sarvjeet Kaur, Secretary.

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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-26042024-253879 EXTRAORDINARY PART III-Section 4 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 289] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2024/VAISAKHA 6, 1946 2726 GI/2024 (1) INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL WITHDRAWAL ORDER New Delhi, the 25th April 2024 F.No. 18-02/15072-INC,— F.No. 18-15/15046-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, HPR institute of Nursing Sciences situated at Tawakkal Building, Kadu Sonnappanahalli, Hennur Bagalur Main Road, Bangalore Distt. Bangalore 562149, Karnataka is recognized by State Government of Karnataka and Karnataka Nursing Council to conduct GNM course. Whereas, a notice no. 18-15/15046-INC dated 17/02/2023 for withdrawal of Recognition under section 14 of Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 addressed to Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Room No. 105, 01st Floor, Vikas Souda, Bangalore – 560001, Karnataka was issued. Copy of the notice dated 17/02/2023 was also enclosed HPR institute of Nursing Sciences situated at Tawakkal Building, Kadu Sonnappanahalli, Hennur Bagalur Main Road, Bangalore Distt. Bangalore 562149, Karnataka. 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 HPR institute of Nursing Sciences. Even the institution HPR institute of Nursing Sciences has not responded to the notices issued. Whereas, the Council has considered the matter in its entirety. Perusal of the inspection report dated 25/10/2022 would show that the institution is deficient in many respects especially those relating to deficiencies i.e., clinical and teaching facilities. Now therefore, the Council exercising powers under section 14(3)(b) declares that with effect from 29/11/2023 any person holding a recognized qualification of GNM from HPR institute of Nursing Sciences situated at Tawakkal Building, Kadu Sonnappanahalli, Hennur Bagalur Main Road, Bangalore Distt. Bangalore 562149, Karnataka shall be entitled to be registered only in the State of Karnataka subject to the orders of State government of Karnataka Lt. Col (Dr.) SARVJEET KAUR, Secy. [ADVT.-III/4/Exty./058/2024-25] Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054. MANOJ KUMAR VERMA Digitally signed by MANOJ KUMAR VERMA Date: 2024.04.26 22:58:55+05'30"

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