Madhya Pradesh nursing results: Govt steps up process after High Court order

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Madhya Pradesh government has expedited the process of declaring examination results of eligible nursing students, following the High Court's directions in a case involving irregularities in nursing colleges across the state.

For this purpose, Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla, who handles the health and medical education portfolios, on Thursday reviewed the matter with senior officials at the State Secretariat and directed them to complete the required formalities within the stipulated time so that students who meet the prescribed academic requirements do not face further delay in getting their results.

"Students' interests are the top priority. All necessary procedures should be completed within the stipulated time in accordance with the High Court's order so that eligible students do not face any difficulty in getting their results," Deputy CM Shukla said after the meeting with officials.

He directed officials to immediately inform the concerned suitable institutions and ensure coordination with Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University for releasing the results.

He also asked them to ensure that there was no unnecessary delay in the process, keeping in view the academic future of the students.

The state government's action comes against the backdrop of a prolonged legal proceeding concerning nursing colleges found deficient in meeting prescribed norms.

The case involves allegations relating to infrastructure, faculty and other requirements in nursing institutions.

The High Court has recently issued a series of directions concerning students enrolled in colleges categorised as suitable and unsuitable, including their transfer to compliant institutions, examinations and declaration of results.

The court has also made it clear that students who have been shifted to suitable colleges and have fulfilled the required academic and practical conditions should not suffer because of deficiencies or irregularities on the part of their institutions.

Officials have also been directed to ensure that any shortfall in teaching or practical training is completed through appropriate arrangements so that students can fulfil the prescribed academic requirements.

Deputy CM Shukla also directed the department to take necessary steps for the affiliation or attachment of students of colleges found unsuitable with suitable institutions, wherever required under the rules.

"Necessary action should be taken on priority while keeping the court order, departmental rules and the interests of students in view," he said.

Public Health and Medical Education Commissioner Dhanraju S, Madhya Pradesh Nursing Registration Council Registrar Upendra Dhote, and other departmental officials attended the meeting.

Officials of Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University participated through video conference.

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