Question : SETTING UP OF NURSING SCHOOLS



(a) whether the Government proposes to set up new nursing schools in various parts of the country including Uttar Pradesh;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and

(c) the time by which these schools are likely to be set-up?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a)&(b) Yes, it is proposed to set up 137 nursing schools in those districts where there are no nursing schools which includes Uttar Pradesh also. The location of the schools depends on the basis of proposals to be received from the concerned State Government and also subject to approval of Expenditure Finance Committee and the Cabinet Committee.

(c) during the XI plan period.