Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill, and National Dental Commission Bill

• 25 Jul 2023

On 24^th July, 2023, the central government presented the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill, 2023, and the National Dental Commission Bill, 2023, in Lok Sabha.

Key Points:

• Objectives: The bills aim to establish the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission and the National Dental Commission, respectively, to enhance regulation and education in the nursing and dental professions in India.
• National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill: The bill aims to create the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission (NNMC) to regulate and maintain standards of education and services provided by nursing and midwifery professionals.
• Repealing the Indian Nursing Council Act: The bill will repeal the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947, with the objective of streamlining nursing education in India.
• Enhancing Access and Research: The NNMC is expected to improve access, research, development, and adoption of the latest scientific advancements in the field of nursing and midwifery.
• Number of Registered Nursing Personnel: As of 2022, there were approximately 33.41 lakh registered nursing personnel in India, according to records from the Indian Nursing Council.
• National Dental Commission Bill: The bill seeks to set up the National Dental Commission (NMC) to regulate the profession of dentistry in the country.
• Repealing the Dentists Act: The bill aims to repeal the Dentists Act, 1948, and replace it with the NMC to ensure quality and affordable dental education and accessible high-quality oral healthcare.
• Number of Registered Dentists: According to government data, there are approximately 2.89 lakh registered dentists in India.