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Mental health assistance helpline Tele-Manas, which was launched in 2022 to provide 24×7 services, has received 16.6 lakh calls since its inception. All states and UTs have started the service and have 53 functional cells, according to the health ministry.
Tele MANAS (Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking across States)
Tele MANAS (Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking across States) is a program that offers mental health services in India. The program was announced in the 2022 Union Budget and is implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
