The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill, 2023

About:

• The Bill provides for the regulation and maintenance of standards of education and services for nursing and midwifery professionals.

 Key provisions of the Bill:

• The Bill provides for the creation of a National Nursing and Midwifery Commission (NNMC) in India, consisting of 29 members from government, professionals, and academia. 
• It also establishes three autonomous boards: 
  • The Nursing and Midwifery Undergraduate and Postgraduate Education Board
  • The Nursing and Midwifery Assessment and Rating Board
  • The Nursing and Midwifery Ethics and Registration Board 
• It also mandates a common entrance test for nursing and midwifery courses, mandatory registration for all practicing nurses, and a National Register of Nurses and Midwives.
• The NNMC can take disciplinary action against errant nurses and midwives.

Why in the news? 

• The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill, of 2023 was passed by the parliament during the monsoon session.