Government expands mental health services under national programme, launches Tele-MANAS initiatives

April 1, 2026 2:37 PM

Government expands mental health services under national programme, launches Tele-MANAS initiatives

The Centre is strengthening mental healthcare services across the country through the implementation of the National Mental Health Programme (NMHP), with a focus on expanding access at the grassroots level and addressing the needs of vulnerable groups, including postpartum mothers. Under the programme, the District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) has been sanctioned in 767 districts, providing support to states and Union Territories through the National Health Mission. Services at Community Heal...

‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar’ Abhiyaan concludes with record 18 lakh health camps, benefits over 6.5 crore women

October 3, 2025 10:04 PM

‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar’ Abhiyaan concludes with record 18 lakh health camps, benefits over 6.5 crore women

The nationwide “Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar” Abhiyaan, a two-week health campaign focused on women, children, and family well-being, concluded on Thursday with an unprecedented outreach across India. Launched on September 17, the initiative witnessed over 18.08 lakh health camps organised at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, Community Health Centres (CHCs), district hospitals, AIIMS, medical colleges, and other institutions of national importance. The campaign registered a footfall of nearly 10 cror...