Establishment of new Government Nursing Colleges affiliated with Government Medical Colleges.

Start of the Scheme (Date)

2022-23

Scheme Termination (Date)

31st March 2026

Centre’s Share (%)

(60%) ₹6 Crore

State’s Share (%)

(40%) ₹4 Crore

Features of the Scheme

This scheme has been launched to improve nursing education in India with the objective of providing high-quality, affordable, and equitable nursing education, especially to underserved districts and States/Union Territories.

Eligibility Criteria

The Nursing College and the Government Medical College will be established at the same location within a single campus. This will allow optimal utilization of existing infrastructure, skill laboratories, clinical facilities, and faculty of the medical college. Additionally, a minimum of 2950 sq. meters of space must be available for the construction of the nursing college and hostel..

Expenditure Details

1. Budgetary Provision for Financial Year 2025–26
2. Amount Disbursed till Date

Central Government (Disbursed):-5

State Government (Disbursed):-0

Beneficiary:

Mentioned above.

Benefits:

As above