The Assam Nurses' Midwives' & Health Visitors' Council is an autonomous statutory registration body for registering qualified Nurses, Midwives, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives & Health Visitors as per the provision under clause (a) of section 17of the Assam Nurses’ Midwives’ & Health Visitor's Act,1944.

The Assam Nurses' Midwives'& Health Visitors' Registration Act was passed in the Assam Legislative Assembly in the1944 and received the assent of the Governor of Assam on the 6thJune, 1953 and published in the Assam Gazette on the 17th June,1953 as an Act to amended the Assam Nurses’ Midwives’ & Health Visitor's Registration Act 1944 &1953. This Act is extended to whole of the Assam.

This Act was passed and framed as a result of the constant untiring efforts and dedication of British lady Ms.Amy Bullok, who became the first Registrar of this council.

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

#   Recognition of Nursing Institutions as per the Act.

#   Registration of qualified nursing professional and maintenance of State register.

#   Development of inter-linkages and reciprocities with corresponding councils in the

           other States in India.

#   Monitoring Nursing Education & Services throughout the State.

#   Regulating and taking action against malpractice and professional misconduct.

#   Conducting examination for ANM, GNM, LHV, DPN Course