Q17 · UPPSC current affairs · 10 October 2026 · PIB · Tele MANAS Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States

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Consider the following statements regarding the Tele-MANAS initiative:1.It operates as a two-tiered digital mental health support mechanism coordinated by NIMHANS.2.It was primarily launched and overseen by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A Both 1 and 2
B 1 only
C Neither 1 nor 2
D 2 only

Correct answer: (b) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct as Tele-MANAS operates as a two-tiered digital mental health support mechanism coordinated by NIMHANS. Statement 2 is incorrect because the initiative was highlighted by the Union Health Ministry (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare), not the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

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