Tele MANAS completes two years, handles over 14.7 lakh calls
On 13 October 2024, in India, the Government said Tele MANAS (National Tele Mental Health Programme), launched on 10 October 2022, has handled over 14.7 lakh calls in two years.
Summary
On 13 October 2024, in India, a Government backgrounder said the National Tele Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS), launched on 10 October 2022, has completed two years and handled over 14.7 lakh calls since launch. The service is available in 20 Indian languages. On World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2024, Tele MANAS launched its mobile app and video consultation services. The WHO hailed Tele MANAS as an innovative and effective model for mental health care.
Key facts
- Released
- 13 Oct 2024 (backgrounder)
- Launched
- 10 Oct 2022
- Calls handled
- Over 14.7 lakh
- Languages
- 20
- New on 10 Oct 2024
- Mobile app and video consultations
Practice MCQs 3 questions
As per the Government's October 2024 backgrounder, Tele MANAS has handled over how many calls since its launch?
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Correct answer: C — 14.7 lakh
PIB backgrounder (13 Oct 2024): Tele MANAS has handled over 14.7 lakh calls since its launch.
When was the National Tele Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS) launched?
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Correct answer: A — 10 October 2022
PIB backgrounder (13 Oct 2024): the National Tele Mental Health Programme was launched by the Government of India on October 10, 2022.
In how many Indian languages is the Tele MANAS service available, as per the October 2024 backgrounder?
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Correct answer: D — 20
PIB backgrounder (13 Oct 2024): the service is available in 20 Indian languages.