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The MHCA 2017 Implementation Tracker

The MHCA 2017 Implementation Tracker

The Keshav Desiraju IMHO has launched an online tool to monitor the implementation of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 through a Tracker. This initiative aims to make updates around the Act easily accessible

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The MHCA 2017 Implementation Tracker
Budget for Mental Health: Analysis of Union Budget 2025-26

Budget for Mental Health: Analysis of Union Budget 2025-26

We are pleased to share with you our analysis of the mental health allocations in the Union Budget for 2025-26

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Budget for Mental Health: Analysis of Union Budget 2025-26
Public Archive

Public Archive

We are pleased to announce the launch of Public Archive, an open-access, crowdsourced platform that contains information & data on mental health related laws, policies & programmes in India.

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Public Archive
Blog

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The IMHO Blog is a platform to showcase our work and bring you up-to-date insights and developments on mental health and suicide prevention in the country.

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Latest Publications

Delving into Digital Mental Health: Part 2

Delving into Digital Mental Health: Part 2

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act) was enacted in August 2023 to govern digital data protection and privacy in India by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Delving into Digital Mental Health: Part 3

Delving into Digital Mental Health: Part 3

Digital mental health resources, such as smartphone applications, online platforms, chat forums, teletherapy, and AI-driven services, have gained popularity over the last decade.
Mental Health Funding in India: When Economic Surveys and Budget Realities Diverge

Mental Health Funding in India: When Economic Surveys and Budget Realities Diverge

India’s economic ambitions hinge on its people’s well-being. The Economic Survey gets it right – mental health is productivity’s foundation

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Initiatives

Mental Illness Coverage In Health Insurance Policies
Mental Illness Coverage In Health Insurance Policies
The MHCA 2017 Implementation tracker
The MHCA 2017 Implementation tracker
Project SIREN: Suicide Reporting India Watch
Project SIREN: Suicide Reporting India Watch
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The Keshav Desiraju India Mental Health Observatory is an initiative of the Centre for Mental Health Law & Policy, Indian Law Society (ILS), Pune. Founded in 2020, the observatory is funded by the Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies.

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