Late Dr. Shyam Lal Thapar (1909 – 1975) is a renowned freedom fighter in Punjab. He is former Health Minister in Punjab & Tamra Patra Awardee. He belonged to a family which is known for its total participation in the freedom struggle right from 1919.
Late Mrs. Shanti Devi Thapar is wife of Late Dr. Shyam Lal Thapar and a companion throughout the journey of Dr. Thapar. She is also a renowned freedom fighter and social worker in Punjab.
Late Dr.Shyam Lal Thapar after completing his medical education from Amritsar Medical College stated his Medical Practice in moga in 1931. He became a leading Physician of the area. Dr. Thapar started the first T.B sanatorium in Moga to fight the deadly disease for which there was no cure in those days. After Independence, Dr. Thapar was associated with the number of educational institutions in Moga and always advocated for quality education. His attachment with medical profession and education inspired us to start Dr. Shyam Lal Thapar Nursing and Paramedical Institute in Moga,Punjab.
Dr. Malti Thapar, M.B.B.S., has been Chairperson of the Dr. Shyam Lal Thapar Foundation and Dr. Shyam Lal Thapar College of Nursing (DRSLTCN), Moga, Punjab, since 1993. A former Health Minister of Punjab, she has served as a gynaecologist in Moga since 1971. She is a medical professional, educationist, social worker, and entrepreneur.
She is committed to the upliftment of economically and socially disadvantaged sections of society, and to education, social responsibility, and human values. She has received several awards for her contribution to healthcare, education, and social service.
She completed her M.B.B.S. from Dayanand Medical College, Ludhiana, in 1970. She served as President of the Indian Medical Association Punjab State Branch for three years, and as Vice President of the Central Indian Medical Association, New Delhi.
To inspire and empower the next generation of nurses through excellence in education, innovation, research, and compassionate care, creating globally competent healthcare professionals who positively transform individuals, communities, and the healthcare system.
To provide quality, student-centred nursing education that develops competent, compassionate, ethical, and confident nursing professionals.
Compassion — Empathy, kindness, and caring in nursing and patient care.
Excellence — High standards in education, clinical practice, research, and professional development.
Integrity — Honesty, ethical conduct, accountability, and professional responsibility.
Respect and Dignity — Human dignity, diversity, equality, and rights.
Patient-Centred Care — Safe, holistic, ethical care focused on each patient.
Innovation and Lifelong Learning — Evidence-based practice, technology, research, and continuous learning.
Leadership — Confident, responsible nurses who can lead positive change in healthcare.
Community Service — Service that improves public health and social well-being.
Teamwork — Collaboration among students, educators, healthcare professionals, patients, and communities.
Dr. Shyam Lal Thapar College of Nursing (DRSLTCN) is a Nursing college located in Moga, Punjab, India, which was established in 1993 (started as School of Nursing and later promoted as College of Nursing) and run by Dr. Shyam Lal Thapar Foundation. It is affiliated to Baba Farid University of Health Sciences and recognized by Punjab Nurses Registration Council (PNRC) and Indian Nursing Council (INC), New Delhi.
Dr. Shyam Lal Thapar College of Nursing (DRSLTCN) offers various courses like Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing) and Master of Science in Nursing (M.Sc Nursing), ANM, GNM, Post Basic B.Sc (n) course and Certificate diploma Courses. The institution has world class infrastructure and education system, which includes :
Air-conditioned classrooms
Well-equipped modern Laboratories
Library / e-Library for students
Scholarship Programs
Training & Placement Cell
Highly qualified and experienced Faculty
Hostel Facility for boys and girls (inside campus)
Beautiful play ground for outdoor games
500 seated state of art Auditorium
Modern campus facilities for academic work and student life.
Hostel accommodation on campus for boys and girls, with round-the-clock security, entertainment, boarding, and mess. Moga railway station is about 4 kilometres away.