The Health Ministry has confirmed the approval of 113 new nursing colleges under its Centrally Sponsored Scheme to strengthen medical education. The initiative, originally designed for the period 2023–24 to 2025–26 and now extended till 2026–27, aims to set up 157 colleges in total, each co-located with an existing government medical college.
This move is expected to expand the availability of nursing seats, improve healthcare workforce supply, and give a major boost to aspirants preparing for careers in the medical field.
📊 State-Wise Updates
✔️ Maximum Approvals: Uttar Pradesh (UP) has bagged the largest share of approvals 🌟
✔️ No Proposals Yet:
- West Bengal
- Punjab
- Chhattisgarh
- Manipur
✔️ Withdrawn from the Scheme:
- Bihar
- Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu
- Jammu & Kashmir (except Handwara)
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Mizoram
✔️ Funds Released So Far: ₹436.82 crore
✔️ Funding Model:
- 90:10 for North-East & Special Category States
- 60:40 for other states
- 100% Central funding for UTs without legislature
🎯 Why This Matters
- 📈 Rising Need: India has long faced a shortage of trained nurses, especially in rural areas.
- 🎓 More Seats: With new colleges, thousands of students will get access to B.Sc. Nursing programs in coming years.
- 🏥 Better Healthcare Delivery: By training more professionals, the government aims to strengthen hospitals and primary health centres.
- 💼 Career Boost: Nursing graduates will have wider employment opportunities — from public sector hospitals to global healthcare markets.
📝 Exam-Oriented Quick Facts
👉 Total Colleges Approved: 113
👉 Target under Scheme: 157 (by 2026–27)
👉 Leading State: Uttar Pradesh
👉 States Yet to Join: WB, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Manipur
👉 Withdrawn: 5 states + 1 UT
👉 Funds Released: ₹436.82 crore
These points are highly relevant for Current Affairs 2025, especially in SSC, UPSC, State PSC, and Nursing Entrance Exams.
📌 FAQs
Q1. How many new nursing colleges have been approved in India?
➡️ 113 colleges so far.
Q2. Which state has the maximum approvals?
➡️ Uttar Pradesh.
Q3. What is the funding pattern for this scheme?
➡️ 90:10 (NE & special states), 60:40 (other states), 100% Centre (UTs without legislature).
Q4. How much money has been released till now?
➡️ ₹436.82 crore.
🔗 Final Note
This scheme is a game-changer for nursing education in India. With UP leading the way, the establishment of new colleges will not only provide better academic infrastructure but also strengthen India’s healthcare system for the future.
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