Telangana Announces 10 New Nursing Colleges for Students

The Telangana government has decided to expand and modernise nursing education in the state with a series of major reforms aimed at improving healthcare services and creating better career opportunities for students.

State Medical and Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha chaired a high level review meeting at the Dr BR Ambedkar Secretariat in Hyderabad and directed officials to take immediate steps for strengthening the Nursing Council and improving infrastructure related to nursing education.

One of the key decisions taken during the meeting was the establishment of 10 new BSc Nursing colleges along with one MSc Nursing college in Telangana. Officials believe the expansion will increase access to professional nursing education and help meet the growing demand for trained healthcare workers.

The minister also focused on career development opportunities for students who completed General Nursing and Midwifery courses. He instructed officials to allow GNM students to join Post Basic BSc Nursing programmes in nursing colleges so that they can improve qualifications and secure better employment opportunities.

The government is also preparing plans to strengthen midwifery courses and ensure students receive quality training with modern healthcare practices and technology. According to officials, the reforms are expected to improve the overall standard of nursing education in the state.

To improve the functioning of the Telangana Nursing Council, the minister approved the creation of a Registrar post for the council. He also directed officials to provide basic facilities such as drinking water, rest rooms and toilets at the council office for the convenience of students, nurses and employees visiting the premises.

Damodar Rajanarsimha said the government wants nursing students and healthcare workers to receive advanced training and contribute more effectively to the state’s medical sector. He stated that all necessary measures will be taken to strengthen nursing education and healthcare delivery.

Officials expressed confidence that these reforms would help Telangana gain recognition at the national level in the nursing sector. The government believes the new colleges and policy changes will improve educational quality, increase student enrolment and further strengthen the healthcare system in the state.