Patna, May 13 -- Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey on Tuesday said the state would be developed as a brand in the nursing sector with the government deciding to give a big boost by providing quality education in the field and ensuring related infrastructural facilities.

Addressing a function organised to mark International Nursing Day, Pandey exuded confidence that Bihar would become a brand in Nursing sector soon.

"The state government has decided to provide all assistance including quality nursing education and other related infrastructural facilities. Professionalism in Nursing sector is of utmost importance for providing quality treatment to patients in hospitals, both private and government," the minister said.

"A total of 19,000 ...