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Maharashtra Approves ₹558.71 Crore Nursing Education Expansion

Maharashtra plans to expand the places where students can train to become nurses.

Eight government nursing diploma colleges will become BSc Nursing colleges.

Five existing BSc Nursing colleges will be able to take twice as many students.

The state also plans to open eight new government BSc Nursing colleges.

Each upgraded or new college is expected to admit 100 students a year.

The full plan is estimated to cost ₹558.71 crore.

The state says it will spend its share over four years.

Officials say more trained nurses are needed in public and private healthcare, including in rural and remote areas.

Key facts

Estimated plan cost: ₹558.71 crore
State budget contribution: ₹491.91 crore, excluding the central government's contribution
GNM colleges to be upgraded: Eight government institutions
Existing BSc colleges with increased intake: Five; each will increase from 50 to 100 places
New government BSc colleges: Eight, each with an annual intake capacity of 100
Current registered nurses: 2,17,640 in Maharashtra
Implementation period: State-budget expenditure is to be incurred in phases over four years
Additional approved expenditure: Around ₹12.58 crore for one year toward upgrades, increased intake and new colleges

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