India, March 11 -- vicky.pathare@hindustantimes.com

The state government will relax norms for daycare centres, nursing homes and hospitals with up to 10 beds registered under the Mumbai Nursing Homes Registration Rules 1949 as the Maharashtra Nursing Homes Registration (Amendment) Rules 2021 has made it difficult for small- and medium-sized hospitals to complete compliance and sustain, officials said.

Health minister Prakash Abitkar on Monday told Hindustan Times: "We have decided to give relaxation to daycare centres and nursing homes with up to 10 beds. This will be presented in the assembly session for approval and later, the amendments in the Nursing Homes Act will be carried out. The intention of the government is that there should...