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Parity in health insurance coverage for mental illness:
August 21, 2025Mental health conditions represent a significant public health challenge in India. The National Mental Health Survey, 2015-161, estimates that 10.6% of the population are living with a mental health condition, yet 80% of those in need do not receive adequate care.
Budget For Mental Health - Analysis of Union Budget 2025–2026
March 27, 2025The fifth in the series, this brief analyses the budgetary allocations for mental health in the Union Budget for the Financial Year (FY) 2025–26. We focus on allocations and trends in the budget for mental health mainly through the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE).
