The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Act, 2023

This edition of The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Act, 2023 (Act 26 of 2023, dated 12-8-2023) serves as a comprehensive and authoritative legal reference for nursing and midwifery professionals, educators, healthcare administrators, and legal practitioners in the healthcare sector.

The book presents the bare text of the law—precisely as enacted—without commentary or interpretation, making it ideal for examination purposes, professional reference, and institutional compliance. It includes all the provisions of the Act as they stand today, ensuring complete alignment with the current legislative framework governing the regulation of nursing and midwifery education, practice, and professional conduct in India.

The content spans the full scope of the Act, including:

• Establishment, composition, and powers of the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission

• Functions of the Autonomous Boards for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Ethics & Registration

• Recognition, withdrawal, and renewal of approval for nursing and midwifery qualifications and institutions

• Regulation of professional ethics, standards of practice, and continuing professional development requirements

• Framing of policies and regulations for uniform curriculum and quality benchmarks

• Provisions for assessment, accreditation, and inspections of institutions

• Maintenance of the National Register of Nursing and Midwifery Professionals

• Grievance redressal mechanisms for professionals and students

• Transitional provisions for repeal of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947, and transfer of powers

• Offences, penalties, and enforcement provisions to ensure compliance

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Nursing and midwifery students preparing for licensing or qualification exams

• Faculty and administrators of nursing and midwifery institutions ensuring statutory compliance

• Healthcare policymakers and regulators working on professional standards and accreditation

• Lawyers and legal professionals dealing with healthcare regulation cases

• Hospitals, clinics, and public health institutions employing nursing professionals

Whether used in an academic setting, a healthcare institution, or in legal practice, this updated text delivers the full legislative authority of The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Act, 2023, as it applies in 2024.