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The Hindu
14-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Special DigiLocker technology for nurses' registration
For what is touted to be the first time in the country, a special DigiLocker-based technology developed by the Karnataka State Nursing Council for the registration of nurses is being implemented. In a press release, Sharanaprakash Patil, Minister for medical education, said that the new technology, which facilitates the issuance of registration certificates through Aadhaar-based DigiLocker e-KYC, will be officially launched on Tuesday, July 15 by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The system has been developed in collaboration with UIDAI, C-eG, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and the Karnataka State Nursing Examination Board, the minister stated. With this technology, the Karnataka State Nursing Council can directly retrieve personal data, address, photo, and other details of nurses from the Aadhaar server through e-KYC. Previously, nursing candidates from various districts had to travel to the Council's central office in Bengaluru for registration, minister explained. New technology to avoid hassles Nurses from within and outside the State were forced to spend thousands of rupees on food and accommodation solely for registration purposes. They also had to wait in long queues at the Bengaluru office. Many women, pregnant women and new mothers faced considerable inconvenience. Dr. Patil said that the implementation of this new technology puts an end to all these issues. Helps prevent forgery The new DigiLocker-Requester technology enables the Karnataka Nursing Council to directly fetch Aadhaar cards, SSLC and PUC marks cards, and other certificates from respective examination boards. Using technology adopted by RGUHS and the Karnataka State Nursing Examination Board, examination results will be directly accessed by the Nursing Council. Later, through DigiLocker-Issuer, registration certificates will be issued directly to nurses.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Karnataka bans fee hikes for nursing courses, threatens penalties for colleges charging above approved rates
BENGALURU: In a strong message to private nursing colleges, the Karnataka government has announced that there will be no fee hike for nursing courses this academic year, reiterating its commitment to protecting students from economically weaker sections. Medical Education and Skill Development Minister Sharanaprakash Patil made this clear during a meeting with the Association of Nursing Colleges held at Vikasa Soudha on Thursday. "The government will not allow any fee increase. Most nursing students come from rural and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Imposing additional fees is unjust and unacceptable," said Minister Patil, rejecting the association's plea to raise the fees. He stated that the existing fee structure -- Rs 10,000 under the government quota, Rs 1 lakh under the management quota and Rs 1.4 lakh for non-Karnataka students -- will continue. "Any college charging more than the approved fee will face penalties and legal action. We will not hesitate to revoke their affiliation," he asserted. Currently, there are 611 nursing colleges in the state with around 35,000 seats. Of these, 80 per cent are filled by the management, and 20 per cent fall under the government quota. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giá vàng đang tăng mạnh trong năm 2025 — Các nhà giao dịch thông minh đã tham gia IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo The minister also directed Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) Director H. Prasanna to ensure reimbursement of fees to nursing colleges within 30 days. He further clarified that only the state government will decide on filling unallocated seats, closing the door to any unauthorised changes. The Karnataka government on May 17 had declared that there will be no increase in the fee structure for medical and dental courses in the upcoming academic year, despite pressure from private medical colleges. Private colleges had appealed for a 10 per cent to 15 per cent hike in fees. However, the minister stated that although the government had allowed a 10 per cent increase last year, no fee hike will be permitted this year. In September 2024, Minister Sharan Prakash Patil ordered the formation of a fee regulatory committee to monitor and regulate the fee structures of nursing colleges across the state following the complaints about exorbitant fees allegedly charged by them. The five-member fee regulatory committee is headed by the Joint Secretary of the Medical Education Department. Patil had also instructed to withdraw the Essential and Feasibility Certificate (EC & FC) of any nursing college found imposing fees beyond government-prescribed limits. In a move against substandard para-medical colleges, Minister Patil had also directed officials to withdraw affiliations and shut down institutions failing to meet infrastructure and teaching standards. Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
India Gazette
10-07-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
No fee hike for nursing courses this year: Karnataka government
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 10 (ANI): In a strong message to private nursing colleges, the Karnataka government has announced that there will be no fee hike for nursing courses this academic year, reiterating its commitment to protecting students from economically weaker sections. Karnataka Medical Education and Skill Development Minister Sharanaprakash Patil made this clear during a meeting with the Association of Nursing Colleges held at Vikasa Soudha on Thursday. 'The government will not allow any fee increase. Most nursing students come from rural and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Imposing additional fees is unjust and unacceptable,' Patil said while firmly rejecting the association's plea to raise the fees. He stated that the existing fee structure - Rs 10,000 under the government quota, Rs 1 lakh under the management quota and Rs 1.4 lakh for non-Karnataka students - will continue. 'Any college charging more than the approved fee will face penalties and legal action. We will not hesitate to revoke their affiliation,' he asserted. Currently, there are 611 nursing colleges in the state with around 35,000 seats. Of these, 80 per cent are filled by the management, and 20 per cent fall under the government quota. The minister also directed Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) Director H Prasanna to ensure reimbursement of fees to nursing colleges within 30 days. He further clarified that only the state government will decide on filling unallocated seats, closing the door to any unauthorised changes. In a major boost to India's innovation and skilling ecosystem, Patil today inaugurated the Telecom Centre of Excellence (TCOE), a first-of-its-kind national initiative aimed at advancing research, innovation and capacity building in next-generation technologies. The TCOE, established under a collaborative framework between Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and the Visvesvaraya Research and Innovation Foundation (VRIF), follows a Hub-and-Spoke model to drive impact at scale. The launch event was held at VTU's Bengaluru Regional Office in the presence of Union Minister for Communications and development of North Eastern region, Jyotiraditya M Scindia, and VTU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Vidyashankar S. 'This national-level Centre is poised to become a catalyst for advanced R&D, next-generation skilling, and industry-integrated innovation,' Patil said. The Centre will focus on cutting-edge domains such as 5G/6G communication, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), quantum computing, healthcare technology, and other frontier areas. Operating from its central Hub at VTU's Bengaluru campus, the TCOE will coordinate with 30+ affiliated spoke institutions across Karnataka to promote region-specific research, build advanced infrastructure, and nurture local innovation ecosystems. (ANI)
Deccan Herald
06-07-2025
- Business
- Deccan Herald
K'taka launches 'Bengaluru-Germany Skills Bridge' for migration
In a bid to create a "structured and dignified pathway" for skilled youth from Karnataka to secure employment in Germany, the state government has launched the Skills Bridge Network. The initiative is a long-term bilateral partnership between Karnataka's Government Tool and Training Centre (GTTC) and German vocational institutions and employers. "This is not a one-time project or a pilot. This is a long-term partnership—what we call the Bengaluru-Germany Skills Bridge," said Minister for Medical Education, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, and Livelihood, Sharanaprakash Patil, while launching the initiative in Frankfurt on Saturday. Under the programme, students will be trained and certified in Karnataka to meet international standards and supported to migrate to Germany with full transparency, safety, and dignity, the Minister's office said in a release. "We want our youth to walk into a company or hospital in Germany with confidence—knowing they are welcome, prepared, and backed by their government," Patil told members of the Kannada diaspora, urging them to extend emotional and cultural support to the incoming workforce. Highlighting Germany's growing demand for skilled workers across sectors, including healthcare, transport, mechatronics, and advanced manufacturing, the Minister noted that Karnataka produces lakhs of trained youth each year. "Our skills are world-class, but opportunities are still catching up. It's time to bridge that gap," he added. Employment opportunities The state government aims to place 500 youth in German firms annually by 2026, scaling up to 1,000 by 2030, Patil said. To support this, skill hubs with German language labs, international curricula, and pre-departure training modules are being developed in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Kalaburagi, and other districts. A digital tracking system will also be introduced to mentor and monitor each student throughout their journey, making Karnataka the first Indian state to offer a government-regulated global mobility programme that prioritises skills, safety, and social dignity, Patil added.
New Indian Express
18-06-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Karnataka Education Min cautions NEET toppers against conmen
KALABURAGI: Medical Education Minister Dr Sharanaprakash Patil, who represents Sedam constituency of Kalaburagi, told students who have scored good marks in NEET, and dream of becoming doctors, not to fall into the fraudulent net of middlemen under any circumstances. He advised aspirants who have scored good marks in NEET not to fall into the trap in their anxiety to get a seat in a good medical college. Patil said there are brokers who promise to get seats in famous colleges, saying they have contacts with influential persons in colleges. The number of such brokers has increased, and medical seat aspirants should be cautious, he advised. He said NEET results have been declared, and while 1,47,782 candidates from Karnataka registered to appear for the examination, 1,42,369 students wrote the exam, and 83,582 qualified for a medical seat.
