LUCKNOW, March 23 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said there is a heavy demand for Indian nursing professionals across the world.

Nursing candidates who learn a language alongside a nursing course can secure better careers both in the country and abroad, the chief minister said.

He made the remark at a function to distribute appointment letters to 1,228 nursing officers, including 131 men, at Lok Bhavan here.

"Recently, I went to Japan, where there is a heavy demand for Indian nursing professionals. The same is the case in Germany and Korea. If you go to European countries, there is a feeling among people that Indian nursing professionals will do good work," he said.

"Countries like Japan and Germany have a high demand for...