The Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947

The Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 was enacted to provide for the constitution of the Indian Nursing Council and regulate nursing education and practice in India. The Act establishes the Indian Nursing Council as the regulatory body for nursing education and practice in India and sets out the functions and powers of the Council. The Act also provides for the establishment of State Nursing Councils and prescribes the qualifications and conditions for the recognition of nursing institutions and courses. The Act aims to ensure the maintenance of high standards of nursing education and practice in India.