Tele-MANAS services now available in 20 languages based on the languages opted by the States
More than 32.84 lakh calls handled on the helpline number since inception
On Mental Health Day, October 10, 2024, Tele MANAS Mobile Application launched: a comprehensive mobile platform developed to provide support for mental health issues ranging from well-being to mental disorders
Tele-MANAS Mobile Application expanded to include 10 more regional languages
Upgrading the already existing audio calling facility, video consultation facility also launched under Tele-MANAS
Dedicated Tele-MANAS Cell established at AFMC Pune for Armed Forces personnel and dependents
The Government of India launched a “National Tele Mental Health Programme” on 10th October, 2022, to further improve access to quality mental health counselling and care services in the country. As on 2nd February 2026, 36 States/ UTs have set up 53 Tele MANAS Cells. Tele-MANAS services are available in 20 languages based on the languages opted by the States. More than 32.84 lakh calls have been handled on the helpline number since inception.
The Government has also launched Tele MANAS Mobile Application on the occasion of World Mental Health Day- October 10, 2024. Tele-MANAS Mobile Application is a comprehensive mobile platform that has been developed to provide support for mental health issues ranging from well-being to mental disorders.
Tele-MANAS Mobile Application has been expanded to include 10 additional regional languages — Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Odia, and Punjabi — along with the previously available languages, English and Hindi.
Tele-MANAS Mobile Application also assists visually challenged persons by making its mental health services accessible through a specially designed, user-friendly digital interface and a toll-free phone line that does not require screen use.
The Government has also launched the video consultation facility under Tele-MANAS, as another upgrade to the already existing audio calling facility.
The Government has established a dedicated Tele-MANAS Cell at the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune to extend tele-mental health assistance and support to all Armed Forces service personnel and their dependents, further enhancing the mental health care services available to them.
The World Health Organisation India has assessed the impact of the Tele-Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) in terms of its reach and user engagement across the country. A Rapid Assessment Report on Tele MANAS (2024) has been published by WHO, which provides an overview of programme performance, reach, utilisation patterns and user experience. The report is available on the website of the Ministry (https://mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/Rapid%20Assessment%20report%20on%20TeleMANAS.pdf).
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
