Kerala to establish dedicated nursing university and increase nursing seats by 50 percent

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan announced plans to establish a dedicated nursing university to strengthen medical education within the state. The government aims to make nursing studies more accessible and affordable for local students who currently travel to other states for their training. To support this initiative, the state will increase nursing seats by 50 percent while maintaining high academic standards. The government also plans to ease specific regulations imposed by the Kerala Nursing Council to facilitate this expansion, ensuring that quality remains a top priority despite financial constraints. This move seeks to reduce the <b>financial burden</b> on students, who often spend between Rs 15 to 20 lakh for nursing education elsewhere.