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Difficulty: EasyNational Events, Acts, and Governance Initiatives

Which Union Ministry of the Government of India is the nodal implementing agency for the 'Tele-MANAS' (Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States) initiative?

  1. Ministry of Health and Family WelfareAnswer
  2. B
    Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
  3. C
    Ministry of Women and Child Development
  4. D
    Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Answer

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The Tele-MANAS initiative was launched by the Government of India under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to serve as a comprehensive, integrated, and 24/7 tele-mental health service network across all States and Union Territories.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the core purpose of the Tele-MANAS initiative
Tele-MANAS provides free, 24/7 tele-mental health counseling and care across India.
Understanding the policy objective clarifies which government ministry oversees the program.
2
Determine the administrative nodal ministry
The program was launched under the National Mental Health Programme by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Public health services and nationwide medical care networks fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Key Concept

Nodal Ministries for National Governance Initiatives
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