Port Blair, Aug 02: In a letter addressed to the Chief Secretary, A & N Administration, The ANTCC President Mr. Rangalal Halder has requested for the inclusion of M.Sc Nursing course at Andaman Administration quota in mainland nursing medical colleges.
He stated that The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have a talented pool of students with a strong interest in M.sc Nursing and due to the geographical constraints and non-availability of specialized courses in our islands; many students’ faces difficulties in accessing higher quality education in their chosen fields.
Mr. Halder added that most of the students likely to prefer to study at Kolkata Nursing colleges as the city provide an immense opportunity to the students of Andaman & Nicobar Islands and hence makes it affordable for the students to alleviate the burden of airfare rates associated while traveling to Kolkata as compared to other distant states and cities.
He has also mentioned that introducing the M.Sc Nursing course at Andaman Administration quota in mainland nursing colleges would open up new opportunities for students from the region and help to bridge this educational gap.
He has further requested to consider this proposal and initiate discussions with relevant authorities to make this vision a reality.
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