ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery) is a 2-year diploma programme in India designed to train students in foundational nursing, midwifery, and community health practices. The course emphasizes preventive and promotive healthcare, maternal and child health services, basic clinical procedures, immunization support, and health education. Students learn to assist in normal deliveries, provide antenatal and postnatal care, support family welfare services, and manage common health conditions under supervision. The curriculum typically includes theory, skills lab training, and extensive clinical postings in hospitals, community health centres, and field areas. ANM is a popular pathway for candidates aiming to enter the healthcare workforce quickly and serve at the grassroots level, especially in rural and semi-urban settings. In India, ANM education is offered by a wide network of institutions; as per available data, there are around 340 colleges offering ANM, creating broad access across states. Graduates can pursue employment in government health programs, private hospitals, nursing homes, NGOs, and community health projects, and may later bridge into higher nursing qualifications based on institutional and state norms.