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About the Council

The Assam Nurses’ Midwives’ & Health Visitors’ Council is an autonomous statutory body responsible for the registration of qualified Nurses, Midwives, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs), and Health Visitors, in accordance with the provisions of Section 17(a) of the Assam Nurses’ Midwives’ & Health Visitors’ Act, 1944.

The Assam Nurses’ Midwives’ & Health Visitors’ Registration Act was enacted by the Assam Legislative Assembly in the year 1944 and received the assent of the Governor of Assam on 6th June 1953. The Act was subsequently published in the Assam Gazette on 17th June 1953 and extends to the whole of the State of Assam.

This Act was framed as a result of the dedicated and tireless efforts of Ms. Amy Bullock, a British nursing professional, who became the first Registrar of the Council and played a pivotal role in laying the foundation of organized nursing regulation in Assam.

Functions of Assam Nurses' Midwives' & Health Visitors' Council

• To grant recognition to nursing institutions in accordance with the provisions of the Act. 
• To register qualified nursing professionals and maintain the State Register.
• To develop professional linkages and reciprocity with corresponding nursing councils in other States.
• To monitor and regulate nursing education and nursing services across the State.
• To regulate professional conduct and take appropriate action against malpractice or professional misconduct.
• To conduct examinations for ANM, GNM, LHV, and DPN courses.