Government data point to uneven implementation of NRTS, with several large States lagging behind
Government data tabled in the Lok Sabha last month show that only 14.24 lakh of the country’s 46.02 lakh registered nursing personnel have been enrolled on the Nurses Registration and Tracking System
The Government of India's Nurses Registration and Tracking System (NRTS) has not been fully implemented nationwide, with only 14.24 lakh out of the 46.02 lakh registered nursing personnel being enrolled, leaving a significant portion of the nursing workforce outside the national system. This uneven rollout has resulted in delays for nurses seeking No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for changing employment locations and hindered overseas employment opportunities due to credential verification issues.
The situation is particularly dire in states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh, where enrollment rates are notably low. However, some states such as Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha have demonstrated more successful implementation rates, bringing a significant proportion of their nursing workforce onto the platform. Despite these disparities, the Health Ministry attributes the slow progress to verification processes conducted by State Nursing Councils and ongoing efforts to improve the system.
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