The Union government has approved 113 new nursing colleges. It released Rs 467 crore under a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) in the last three years. These colleges aim to boost healthcare education across India.
The scheme, announced in the Union Budget 2023-24, plans to establish 157 nursing colleges nationwide. These facilities will be co-located with existing medical colleges. So far, 113 proposals from states and union territories have received approval, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Funding Distribution and Allocation
Funds for these new colleges range from Rs 2 crore to Rs 9 crore per institution. Allocations span the financial years 2023-24 to 2025-26.
Himachal Pradesh received the highest individual college allocation. Three colleges in Chamba, Hamirpur, and Nahan (Sirmaur) each got Rs 9 crore . Funds were released across 2023-24 and 2025-26.
Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills (Tura) college received Rs 6.50 crore in 2023-24. Sikkim’s Gangtok college also got Rs 6.50 crore , released in 2023-24 and 2025-26.
Colleges in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Nagaland each received Rs 6 crore . Uttar Pradesh has 15 nursing colleges that received Rs 6 crore in the last two years. Four other UP colleges got Rs 6 crore in 2023 and 2025. Additionally, eight UP colleges (Fatehpur, Chandauli, Bulandshahar, Gonda, Pilibhit, Auraiya, Kanpur Dehat, Deoria) received Rs 2 crore in 2023-24.
Rajasthan has 23 new nursing colleges. Each received Rs 6 crore in the last two years. Three of these colleges received funds for 2025-26. Odisha and Gujarat colleges each received Rs 4 crore in the 2023 launch year.
The Union government released a total of Rs 467 crore for 113 approved nursing colleges. Some colleges received funds once, others over two financial years. Overall, Rajasthan received the highest total allocation at Rs 138 crore .
State-Wise Funds for Selected Colleges
| State | District(s) / College(s) | Fund Released (in Rs crore) | Year of Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman and Nicobar | Port Blair | 2.50 | 2024-25 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Piduguralla | 2.00 | 2023-24 |
| Gujarat | Narmada | 4.00 | 2023-24 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Chamba | 9.00 | 2023-24 and 2025-26 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hamirpur | 9.00 | 2023-24 and 2025-26 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Nahan (Sirmour) | 9.00 | 2023-24 and 2025-26 |
| Ladakh | Leh | 2.50 | 2024-25 |
| Meghalaya | West Garo Hills (Tura) | 6.50 | 2023-24 |
| Nagaland | Kohima | 6.00 | 2023-24 |
| Nagaland | Mon | 6.00 | 2023-24 |
| Odisha | Kalahandi | 4.00 | 2023-24 |
| Rajasthan | Barmer | 6.00 | 2023-24 and 2024-25 |
| Rajasthan | Nagaur | 6.00 | 2023-24 and 2025-26 |
| Rajasthan | Masuda (Ajmer) | 6.00 | 2023-24 and 2025-26 |
| Sikkim | Gangtok | 6.50 | 2023-24 and 2025-26 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Basti | 6.00 | 2023-24 and 2024-25 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Fatehpur | 2.00 | 2023-24 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Deoria | 2.00 | 2023-24 |