Jammu & Kashmir Govt Green‑Lights New Nursing College in Central Kashmir

Jammu & Kashmir's state government has approved the establishment of a new government nursing college in the central Kashmir region, a move aimed at expanding healthcare education and strengthening medical services. The decision, announced by the education department, will see the college built on a 5-acre campus in the central valley, with an initial intake of 60 nursing students per year. Affiliated with the Jammu & Kashmir University, the institution will offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and provide practical training through attached hospitals. The approval is part of a broader initiative to improve medical infrastructure and address the shortage of qualified nurses in the region.