Special provision in certain cases for recognition of nursing and midwifery qualifications.

Where the National Commission deems it necessary, it may, by an order published in the Official Gazette, direct that any nursing and midwifery qualification granted by a nursing and midwifery institution in a country outside India, after such date as may be specified in that order, shall be a recognised nursing and midwifery qualification for the purposes of this Act: Provided that before providing the recognition, the equivalence in terms of curriculum, practical training and number of years of course may be examined in such manner as may be specified by regulations: Provided further that practice by a person possessing such qualification shall be permitted in such manner as may be specified by regulations.