Delhi High Court gives Centre two months to act on nursing body’s plea
An RTI response from the Centre on July 7, 2026 stated that the NNMC has not been constituted and that no appointment or recruitment had been made
On August 17, 2026, the Delhi High Court instructed the Union Government to act within two months regarding a matter raised by the Indian Professional Nurses Association (IPNA). The IPNA filed a representation, represented by advocate Robin Raju, urging the implementation of the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission (NNMC) Act, 2023.
The Court ordered the government to provide a time-bound update on the selection and appointment of the Commission's office-bearers and members. The NNMC Act, enacted to replace the 77-year-old Indian Nursing Council Act, aims to establish a modern system for regulating nursing and midwifery education standards. Despite the government's steps, such as bringing the Act's provisions into force and inviting applications for Commission posts, the Commission has not been constituted.
The IPNA argued that the delay in setting up the Commission was arbitrary and discriminatory, impacting nursing education, professional standards, and the citizens' right to health. The association also raised concerns about the existing Indian Nursing Council, including issues with the Nurses Registration and Tracking System (NRTS) portal, lack of grievance redressal, and inadequate enforcement against nursing institutions.
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