New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday ordered a complete overhaul of the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS) after a surprise inspection revealed the premier mental health and neurosciences institute in Dilshad Garden has had no MRI or CT scan machine since 2012. Calling the lapse "shocking", Gupta said work on a new IHBAS building with a large outpatient block will begin soon, and equipping the facility with modern diagnostic tools is her government's top priority.

IHBAS, an autonomous Delhi government institution, provides advanced care in psychiatry, clinical psychology, neurology and related disciplines. It also plays a key role in research, training and public awareness. Combining clinic...