Directorate of Nursing

NURSING SERVICE UNDER HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE

GOVERNMENT OF MIZORAM

                        Nursing Service in Mizoram was started during the British period by the missionaries based on mission  hospitals hundred years ago. But those trainings were on job training without proper certification. Proper and systematic nursing service in Mizoram was established only in 1974. Mizo girls make good  and excellent  nurses probably  because of societal and cultural influence of selfless service to others inherent among the Mizo. They give quality nursing care and are in great demand in many hospitals in India.

However, nursing service in Mizoram is lagging behind other than the  states of India because of lack of funds, remoteness of the area, difficult communication, due to hilly terrain, difficult in pursuing higher education, in-service  training and professional development. Because of all the above factors as  mentioned above, there are many areas/lots of improvement are necessary to meet  the minimum Health Care service in Mizoram.

In pursuant to the decision of the Council of Minister which was held on 31.07.2023 vide No.J.11011/1/2023-POL/Vol II Dt. 01.08.2023, the Governor of Mizoram is please to order establishment of Directorate of Nursing under Health & Family Welfare Department. The Principal Director, Health & F.W. Department shall be ex-officio Director for Directorate of Nursing. Moreover, Joint Director of Accounts, Office of the Principal Director, Health & F.W. shall look after the account of the Directorate of Nursing.

Director, Dr.Lalthlengliani, 9436142265
Joint Director, Lalchhanhimi, 9436152287
Joint Director (Accounts), Rebecca F.Lalnuntluangi, 9436141711
Dy. Director, Mary Ramte,9862266479
Assistant Director, K. Rosangzuali, 8794654435
Superintendent, Sairengpuii Sailo, 9366787825

ACHIEVEMENT DURING 2025-26 : 

Strengthening of Infrastructure of Mizoram College of Nursing (MCON):

                    Through the Mizoram Health System Strengthening Project (MHSSP) funded by the World Bank, an amount of ₹5,73,25,487 (Rupees Five Crore Seventy Three Lakh Twenty Five Thousand Four Hundred Eighty Seven) was sanctioned for strengthening of infrastructure and an additional ₹3,00,00,000 (Rupees Three Crore) was sanctioned for procurement of equipment. These funds are being utilized towards necessary physical infrastructure and equipment required for the commencement of new courses in M.Sc Nursing and Post Basic B.Sc Nursing and for enhancement of B.Sc (N) seats capacity from 30 to 40 seats.

Implementation of New courses under Mizoram College of Nursing:

Post Basic B.Sc (Nursing): Permission to open 30 (thirty) seats of Post Basic B.Sc (Nursing) Course at Mizoram College of Nursing (MCON), Falkawn from the Academic Session was accorded vide Notification No.A.12034/72021-HFW dated 6^th May, 2024. Clinical and theory class for the Post Basic B.Sc (Nursing) has been commenced on 28.10.2025.

 Master of Science in Nursing: Permission to commence the Master of Science in Nursing programme was granted after inspection and approval by the regulatory bodies like Mizoram Nursing Council (MNC), Mizoram University (State Level) and Indian Nursing Council (INC) (National Level). The programme is scheduled to commence from the Academic Session 2025-2026.

 International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certificate for external audit received for MCON, Falkawn.

Project and Schemes:

Upgradation of School of Nursing into College of Nursing under the Central Sector Scheme “Development of Nursing Services” (Plan), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Nursing Section).

1. School of Nursing, Lunglei: Under Central Sector Scheme a total project cost of Rs. 7.00 Crore was sanctioned for the upgradation of School of Nursing, Lunglei to College of Nursing. Spot verification was under taken by the Joint Director (Nursing) on 8^th December,2023. The first installment of Rs. 3,75,00,000/- (Rupees Three Crore Seventy Five Lakh) has already been received and fully utilized. The second installment of Rs. 2,35,00,000/- (Rupees Two Crore and Thirty Five Lakh) has also been received, and the work is presently under progress.

1. School of Nursing, Thingdawl, Kolasib: Under Central Sector Scheme a total cost of Rs. 7.00 Crore was sanctioned for upgradation of School of Nursing, Thingdawl, Kolasib to College of Nursing. The first installment of Rs. 1,52,50,000 (Rupees One Crore Fifty Two Lakh and Fifty Thousand) has been received, and work is presently under progress.
2. Fund for Construction of Tribal Girls Hostel (20 bedded) under Article 275(1) of the Constitution of India, Ministry of Tribal Affairs for the following institutions was received for the financial Year 2024-2025.The fund is not yet released.

                    ANM School Mamit:                 Rs. 2.58 Crores

          GNM School Champhai:          Rs. 2 Crores 

1. Project proposal for ‘New Construction of 40 bedded hostel building for ANM School Zemabawk, Mizoram under NESIDS (OTRI) have been approved by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern region (MDoNER). Project amount is Rs. 10 Crores. Necessary action for obtaining budgetary allocation and execution of work is taken up by Planning & Programme Implementation Department and Public Work Department is underway.

1. A total of Rs. 3.8 crores SMS has been allocated under the SASCI scheme for the establishment of Nursing Schools in Siaha and Serchhip. Out of the total 3.8 crores, Rs 205.4 lakh has already been allocated. Work at Siaha has started, and renovation work at Serchhip will commence soon.

1. National Award: Ms. Lalenthangi Hnamte, Health Worker, Tuichawng AH&WC, was conferred the prestigious Florence Nightingale Award 2026 by the President of India. She is the 18^th recipient of this esteemed award from the nursing fraternity of Mizoram.
2. State Common Entrance Examination for Nursing (SCEEN): The Directorate of Nursing has been accorded approval by the Government of Mizoram to conduct the State Common Entrance Examination for Nursing (SCEEN) for admission to the Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) and General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) courses offered by Nursing Institutions under the Health & Family Welfare Department throughout the State.

          Accordingly, necessary preparations for the conduct of the examination have been undertaken by the Directorate, including the preparation of application forms, examination guidelines, and other related arrangements. The State Common Entrance Examination is proposed to be conducted shortly, following which the selection and admission of eligible candidates to the ANM and GNM courses for the ensuing academic session will be carried out in accordance with the prescribed rules, regulations, and guidelines issued by the Government from time to time.

List of ongoing project and scheme under Directorate of Nursing

1. Creation and filling up of various post:

• Direct recruitment of posts approved by the Government and waiting for Advertisement as below:

-    40 contract post of Nursing Officer

-    10 Senior Nursing Officer (Direct)

-    5 Asst. Professor post

• Advertisement for direct recruitment examination for the post of 9(Nine) Tutor and 1(One) Warden to be conducted by the Mizoram Public Service Commission has been published vide No.A.12024/15/2024-MPSC(DR-II), dated 10^th July,2025. The examination was conducted on 29^th and 30^th January, 2026, and the result is awaited.

• Notification for the creation of 5 (Five) posts of Assistant Professor at Mizoram College of Nursing, Falkawn was issued on 24^th June, 2024 to facilitate the commencement of new courses: M.Sc (Nursing) and post Basic B.Sc (Nursing).

• 10 (Ten) Nursing Officer on regular basis were recruited and posted at different Health Care facilities as per vide No.A.12026/92014/HFW, dated 6^th May, 2025.

• Under Mizoram Universal Health Care Scheme (MUCHS), 300(Three Hundred) Nursing Officer were employed on a Casual basis.

• Guidelines for transfer and posting of Nursing Personnel under H&FW was framed and notified vide No.A.22015/3/2019/HFW dated 28^th February, 2025.

• Three LDC on Provisional Employee basis, recruited on 14^th August 2025.

• Three Group D on Provisional Employee basis, recruited on 14^th November 2025.

1. Continuing Nursing Education: Trainings were conducted under Directorate of Nursing for nurses from both clinical and education sectors as follows:
2. One month training on ‘ICU Nursing Care’ during 5^th August,2025 – 5^th September,2025 at Civil Hospital, Aizawl and Zoram Medical College and Hospital, Falkawn.
3. One month training on ‘Chemotherapy Day Care’ treatment during 2^nd September,2025 – 2^nd October, 2025 at MSCI, Zemabawk.
4. Training was conducted on ‘Dialysis Nursing Care’ during 7^th October, 2025 – 21^st November, 2025 at Zoram Medical College & Hospital (ZMC&H), Falkawn.
5. Training on ‘Travelling School of Oncology Nursing’ during 10^th November, 2025 – 11^th November,2025 were conducted at Mizoram State Cancer Institute (MSCI), Zemabawk.
6. Training on ‘Nursing Excellence in Action: Quality and Safety in Patient Care’ on 12^th December, 2025 were conducted at Mizoram Nursing Council Auditorium.
7. Training on ‘Patient Care and Education Issue’ on 30^th January, 2026 were conducted at Mizoram Nursing Council Auditorium.

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Brief Achievement Report during the Year 2024 - 2025

1. Administrative Jurisdiction for Directorate of Nursing was notified on 6thNovember, 2024 which includes all Government Nursing Institution& Nursing Personnel under H&FW Department.

2. Under Mizoram Universal Health Care Scheme (MUCHS), 300(three hundred) Nursing Officer were employed on a Casual basis.

3. National Award: Ms. V. Lalhmangaihi, NursingOfficer at Civil Hospital Aizawl, was conferred the prestigious National Florence Nightingale Award 2025 by the PresidentofIndia.Sheisthe17th recipient of this esteemed award from the nursing fraternity of Mizoram.

4. Upgradation of GNM School to College under CSS,‘ Development of Nursing Services’:

• Nursing School, Lunglei:

A total project cost of₹7.00 crore was sanctioned. The first installment of₹3.75 crore has been utilized. An amount of₹2.35 lakhh as been received as part of the second and final installment.

• School of Nursing,Thingdawl:

A total project cost of₹7.00 crore was sanctioned. The first installment of₹1.52 crore has been received. The second installment is currently awaited.

5. Strengthening of Infrastructure Rs. 5.7 crore & Equipment Rs. 3 crores Sanctioned by World Bank for Mizoram College of Nursing to open new courses of M.Sc. Nursing & Post Basic B.Sc.Nursing Courses.

6. Project approved: Construction of Tribal Girls Hostel (20 bedded) with Warden’s Quarter under Article 275(1) of the Constitution of India, Ministry of Tribal Affairs

• ANM School Mamit                              :          Rs.2.58Crores
• GNM School Champhai                     :          Rs.2Crores

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AchIevement & Results During 2022-23

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