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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Puducherry upgrades emergency medical services
Puducherry's emergency healthcare infrastructure has undergone a significant upgrade with the launch of a state-of-the-art 108 Command Centre that is expected to deliver quicker and more effective assistance for those in critical need. According to a press note, the crucial upgrade of the 108 Command Centre is the result of a collaborative initiative between the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Services, Puducherry, JIPMER and ICMR through the INDIA-EMS study, which operates as an National Health Research Priority Project (NHRP) aimed at developing advanced emergency care systems nation-wide. The INDIA-EMS team along with State officials developed a Smart Ambulance Dispatch System. This unique, indigenously-developed application is specifically designed to improve both the quality of on-site care and en-route care (Pre-Hospital Care) for patients across Puducherry. The new system is expected to facilitate faster response times and more efficient management of emergency medical situations. Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, who also holds the Health portfolio, formally commissioned the upgraded facility and reaffirmed the government's commitment towards ensuring accessible and high-quality healthcare for all sections of the Puducherry population. He also distributed smartphones for drivers, tabs for technicians and raincoats for both personnel. Jayanta Kumar Ray, Health Secretary, emphasised the imperative of prehospital care and the importance of control room to ensure that the golden-hour criteria was achieved by advanced response systems and ambulance support. V. Ravichandran, Director of Health, underlined the critical role of a technologically-advanced command centre in saving lives and improving patient outcomes during emergencies. Vir Singh Negi, Jipmer Director, Mission Director (NHM) and Ragunathan, deputy director (IEC) participated. Meenakshi Sharma, Scientist-G from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi, who joined the event in virtual mode, commended the Puducherry government and the INDIA-EMS team for the initiative, which represented 'a significant step towards utilising indigenous innovation to enhance emergency medical care delivery.'
Hans India
13-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Puducherry entrance exam for B.Sc nursing under government quota on June 29
Puducherry: The Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Services, Government of Puducherry, has announced the schedule for the Common Entrance Examination for admission to Nursing courses under the government quota. The exam will be conducted on June 29, 2025. As per the notification issued by the Director of Medical Services, the application process will be held online through the official CENTAC (Centralised Admission Committee) website. Online registration will commence on May 15, and the last date for submission of applications is May 30. The entrance exam has been mandated following the Indian Nursing Council's (INC) directive —Notification No. 22-10/NEET/2018-19-INC dated January 13, 2025. It is compulsory for all candidates aspiring for admission under the government quota in both government and private nursing institutions in the Union Territory of Puducherry. Students who have completed their Class 12 and wish to pursue Nursing under the government quota must appear for and qualify this entrance test. Admissions will be based strictly on the marks obtained in the exam and will adhere to the reservation policies already in place, as administered by CENTAC. Additionally, admission to self-supporting and NRI quota seats at the College of Nursing, Indira Gandhi Government Medical College and Research Institute (IGMC&RI) and the Mother Theresa Post Graduate and Research Institute (MTPG&RI) in Puducherry and Karaikal will be based on NEET 2025 scores. Admissions to management quota seats in private institutions will continue to follow the procedures adopted in previous years. Officials have also clarified that a separate entrance exam will be conducted for admission to administrative quota seats in private nursing colleges. The requirement for a common entrance exam is applicable to all categories of students, including those from EWS, MBC, OBC, SC, and ST communities, in accordance with INC's current regulations. Authorities noted the contrast with Tamil Nadu, where admissions to nursing courses are still based on Class 12 marks, while Puducherry candidates now face a mandatory entrance test. For further details, candidates are advised to visit the official CENTAC website.
New Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Puducherry to hold B Sc Nursing entrance exam on June 29 for government quota seats
PUDUCHERRY: The Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Services, Government of Puducherry, has announced that the common entrance examination for admission to Nursing courses under the government quota will be held on June 29. According to the Director of Medical Services, the application process will be conducted online through the official CENTAC website. Registration will be open from May 15. Last date for submission is May 30. The entrance exam, is being scheduled following notification no. 22-10/NEET/2018-19-INC dated January 13, 2025, issued by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), New Delhi. It is mandatory for all candidates seeking admission to government quota seats in both government and private nursing institutions in the union territory. Candidates who have completed Class 12 and wish to pursue a Nursing degree under the government quota must appear for and qualify the exam. Admissions will be based on the marks obtained and will follow the existing reservation policy administered by CENTAC. Additionally, admissions to self-supporting and NRI quota seats at the College of Nursing, Indira Gandhi Government Medical College and Research Institute (IGMC&RI), and the Mother Theresa Post Graduate and Research Institute (MTPG&RI) in both Puducherry and Karaikal will be based on NEET 2025 scores. Admission to management quota seats in private institutions will follow the procedures used in previous years. Officials further clarified that a separate entrance exam will be conducted for administrative quota seats in private nursing colleges. The requirement of a common entrance exam for all candidates, including those from economically weaker sections (EWS), MBC, OBC, SC, and ST categories, is in line with the INC's current guidelines. Authorities also expressed concern that, unlike Tamil Nadu where nursing admissions are based on Class 12 marks, Puducherry students must now undergo a mandatory entrance test. For more information, visit the official CENTAC website.
