Q. Tele-MANAS, recently seen in the news, is an initiative of which ministry?
Answer:
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Notes: Tele MANAS, an initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, offers free tele-mental health services nationwide, with 23 centers of excellence. Calls from ages 15–30 have surged, citing sleep issues, stress, low mood, fear of failure, and parental concerns. Nodal center: National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), supported by International Institute of Information Technology-Bangalore (IIITB).