Strengthening Mental Health Infrastructure and Expanding Advanced Care Discussed at Post-Budget Webinar 2026

• Post-Budget Webinar 2026 breakout session under the theme "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling Aspirations of People" deliberated on Para 87 of the Union Budget 2026-27, which announces the establishment of NIMHANS-2 and the upgradation of existing mental health institutions.
• The intervention targets tertiary neuro-psychiatric care gaps in North India, expansion of advanced clinical care, training, research and innovation in neurosciences.
• UPSC relevance: intersects GS-II (Health, Government Schemes) and GS-III (S&T, Innovation); ties to Mental Healthcare Act 2017, NMHP, and Tele-MANAS.