Question : NEW NURSING COLLEGES IN GUJARAT



(a) whether the Union Government proposes to set up more Nursing Degree Colleges in the State of Gujarat;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which such colleges are likely to be set up?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SMT. PANABAKA LAKSHMI)

(a) to (c) There is a proposal to set up a College of Nursing namely Centre of Excellence in A hmedabad in the Sate of Gujarat during the XI plan period. The various programs will include courses in PH.D in Nursing, M.Sc. (Nursing), Continuing Education (Training Cell), Nurse Practitioner Course and Speciality Courses. The timing of starting of the College depends inter-alia on receiving of mandatory clearance and availability of land for the institute.