NEW DELHI: (Mar 9) One in seven Indians is affected by mental health disorders, while several states continue to face a treatment gap ranging from 70 to 90 per cent, experts said on Monday.
At a post-budget webinar breakout session, experts deliberated on the Union Budget announcements, which focus on strengthening mental health infrastructure by establishing NIMHANS-2 and upgrading key institutions.
The Union Budget 2026-27 announced the establishment of a second National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in North India to improve regional access to mental healthcare.
Source: PTI News
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