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Rajasthan Launches Mental Health Cells in All Districts, Jaipur Gets Centre of Excellence

The Rajasthan government has announced a major initiative to establish Mental Health Care Cells in every district and a Centre of Excellence in Jaipur. This effort is part of the new 'Raj-Mamta' programme, which aims for universal access to mental healthcare services. The plan includes school and college counselling, awareness campaigns, and training for community health workers for early detection. The move integrates mental health into mainstream public healthcare, leveraging the existing Tele-MANAS helpline which has already served over 71,000 people.

Key Points: Rajasthan to Set Up District Mental Health Cells & Jaipur Centre

  • Mental Health Cells in all districts
  • Centre of Excellence in Jaipur
  • Part of Raj-Mamta programme
  • Over 71,000 used Tele-MANAS counselling
  • Focus on youth & remote areas
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Rajasthan to set up mental health cells in districts, Jaipur to get centre of excellence​

Rajasthan announces mental health cells in every district and a Centre of Excellence in Jaipur under the new Raj-Mamta programme for universal access.

"aimed at ensuring universal access to mental healthcare services - Raj-Mamta Programme"

Jaipur, April 21

In a significant step towards strengthening mental healthcare, the Rajasthan government, led by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, has announced the establishment of Mental Health Care Cells in all districts of the state, along with a state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence in Mental Health in Jaipur.​

The initiative is part of the government's broader vision under 'Viksit Rajasthan-2047' and the newly announced 'Raj-Mamta' (Rajasthan Mental Awareness, Monitoring, and Treatment for All) programme, aimed at ensuring universal access to mental healthcare services.​

The Centre's Tele-MANAS (Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States) programme is already gaining traction in the state.

​Over 71,000 people have availed counselling services so far.​

Helplines 14416 and 18008914416 are providing immediate mental health support.​

Services are addressing concerns such as stress, anxiety, and depression.​

Officials said the programme has emerged as a crucial support system, particularly for individuals in distress.​

The proposed Centre of Excellence in Jaipur will offer advanced mental health services, including counselling, specialised treatment, and telemedicine facilities.​

It is expected to improve access to expert care, especially for people in remote areas.​

At the same time, district-level Mental Health Care Cells will ensure that residents can access counselling, rehabilitation, and treatment services closer to home, reducing dependence on urban centres.​

With rising concerns around mental health among young people, the government plans targeted interventions under the Raj-Mamta programme.​

Counselling sessions will be conducted in schools and colleges, awareness campaigns will focus on stress management and suicide prevention, and ASHA workers and community volunteers will be trained for early detection of mental health issues.​

Officials indicated that the combined rollout of Raj-Mamta and Tele-MANAS is aimed at creating a comprehensive and accessible mental healthcare system in Rajasthan.​

The initiative reflects a shift towards integrating mental health into mainstream public healthcare, with an emphasis on early intervention, awareness, and community-level support.​

- IANS

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Arjun K
Excellent initiative by the Rajasthan government. The district-level cells will be a game-changer for rural areas where access to any kind of specialist is a major issue. Hope other states follow this model.
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Rohit P
Over 71,000 people using Tele-MANAS shows how deep the need is. We've ignored mental health for too long, treating it as a 'city problem' or a 'weakness'. Training ASHA workers is a brilliant move for grassroots detection.
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Sarah B
As someone who has lived in Jaipur, this is promising. The stigma is real. Having a Centre of Excellence will lend credibility and encourage more people to seek help without shame. The telemedicine aspect is key for a large state like Rajasthan.
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Vikram M
Good step, but execution is everything. Hope they allocate proper budgets and hire qualified professionals, not just make announcements. The 'Raj-Mamta' name is nice, but the program needs solid, sustained funding to make a real difference.
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Kavya N
Finally! My cousin in a small town near Jodhpur could really benefit from this. Traveling to Jaipur for therapy was not an option. Having a local cell and tele-counselling can change so many lives. More power to this initiative! 💪

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