India's Union Budget 2026-27 Boosts Mental Healthcare Access
In a significant move for mental healthcare, the Union Budget 2026-2027 announced the establishment of NIMHANS-2 in northern India to parallel Bengaluru's NIMHANS, focusing on advanced treatment and research. Additionally, plans for upgradation of mental health institutions in Ranchi and Tezpur into regional apex centers and emergency care centers across district hospitals were discussed, aimed at reducing healthcare disparities and improving mental health resources.
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