Tele Manas Seva

1. Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele MANAS) was introduced in the Union Budget 2022.
2. The Tele MANAS entrusted the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) to guide its overall implementation. 
3. Ranking from first to third, in the larger States category, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh were awarded.
4. In the smaller States category, Telangana, Jharkhand, and Kerala were awarded.
5. The services range from specialized care via call by mental health specialist to urgent in-person intervention through Health and Wellness Centre (HWCs) and tertiary care centers.