India, Feb. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Key Takeaways
Introduction
The Union Budget 2026-27 marks a decisive shift in India's mental health policy by placing institutional expansion and regional equity at the centre of public health planning. By strengthening mental health and trauma care infrastructure, the budget advances the Government of India's vision of inclusive development, under "Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas" and the vision of a Viksit Bharat.
Addressing the long-standing absence of national-level mental health institutions in North India and the growing demand for specialised services, the Budget elevates mental health to a core public health priority. Its focus on targeted interventions, workforce capacity-...