Union Health Ministry Strengthens Allied and Healthcare Education and Professional Standards; UGC Notifies 33 New and Restructures 21 UG & PG Degrees Under NCAHP Regulatory Framework

India, Sept. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is strengthening the education, training and professional standards of Allied and Healthcare Professions to build a skilled, competent and future-ready healthcare workforce for the country. In a significant step in this direction, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has notified 33 new and 21 restructured/updated Allied and Healthcare Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) degrees under the regulatory purview of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP).

The UGC has issued the 5th Amendment to the Specification of Degrees under Section 22(3) of the UGC Act, 1956 vide Notification No. F.21-12/2026...