Section 13 of INC Act : Section 13: Inspections

Explanation using Example

Imagine a nursing school in Mumbai that has recently applied to be recognized as a training institution under the Indian Nursing Council. The school has been operational for a few years and has now decided to expand its program to offer a new advanced nursing degree, which requires recognition by the Council.

The Executive Committee of the Indian Nursing Council, upon reviewing the application, decides to send an inspector, who is also a senior nurse and a member of the Council, to evaluate the institution's facilities, curriculum, faculty, and resources. The inspector visits the school, attends some of the lectures, reviews the course material, inspects the clinical training facilities, and observes an ongoing examination process to assess the standard of the nursing program offered.

After the inspection, the inspector prepares a detailed report highlighting that the institution has state-of-the-art medical equipment, well-qualified faculty, and a comprehensive curriculum that meets the standards set by the Indian Nursing Council. However, the report also points out that the student-to-teacher ratio is higher than recommended, which could impact the quality of training.

The Executive Committee reviews the inspector's report and forwards it to the nursing school with suggestions for improvement on the student-to-teacher ratio. Additionally, copies of the report, along with the school's response to the recommendations, are sent to the Central Government, the Maharashtra State Government, and the Maharashtra Nursing Council to keep all relevant authorities informed and to proceed with the recognition process.