The initiative to replace the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 with a new act is a welcome and much desired step considering the changes the country’s health care system has undergone in the last seventy-three years. The proposed National Nursing and Midwifery Commission (NNMC) Bill, 2020 could help in bringing better quality and professionalism in the nursing and midwifery sector. Some of its provisions such as standardising entry and exit into the profession through common national entrance and exit tests, recognising midwifery practice as a distinct discipline and standardising the nomenclature and scope of work of different cadres according to the International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO) are laudable. In order to further strengthen the bill and make it more relevant to the developments in nursing and midwifery, we are suggesting certain modifications and additions in the draft bill for your kind consideration. We would be quite keen to engage and dialogue with you on the issues of concern and any questions or clarification you may have.
Suggested additions