India is strengthening its mental healthcare system with a renewed policy focus on access, equity, and early intervention. The expansion of national institutions like NIMHANS, the rollout of tele-mental health services such as Tele-MANAS, and integration of mental health into primary healthcare reflect a shift toward treating mental health as a core public health priority. These efforts aim to reduce the large treatment gap, address regional disparities, tackle stigma, and build a stronger mental health workforce, especially for vulnerable and underserved populations.
Click to View MoreWHO has opened a Pandemic Preparedness and Emergency Response site at AIIMS New Delhi to act as a regional hub. It will strengthen health security through training, simulations, capacity building, and better surveillance. The initiative supports faster responses to outbreaks and aligns India with WHO’s global preparedness strategy.
Click to View MoreThe Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), with a ₹64,180 crore outlay, builds a resilient health system by strengthening primary to tertiary care. It sets up labs, critical care blocks, and disease surveillance while promoting a ‘One Health’ approach for preventive, diagnostic healthcare.
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