Administrator
04 September 2025
On September 4, 2025, Ranchi Institute of Neuroscience and Allied Sciences(RINPAS)celebrated its 100th anniversary.
During this glorious journey of one hundred years, RINPAS has evolved and shaped up to be a state government run modern class institute of higher mental education, nurturing young talent into outstanding alumni and graduate students.
The Centenary Celebrations of RINPAS began with the inaugural ceremony function attended by CM Hemant Soren as the chief guest,besides other distinguished guests.
Health Minister Irfan Ansari and Ranchi MP Sanjay Seth were also be present at the centenary celebrations. In addition, famous doctors and mental health experts from across the country and abroad participated in this event.
This ceremony presented a glimpse of the RINPAS’ proud history as well as a new era in mental health services.
Today, it is located in Kanke block of Ranchi district, Jharkhand.
It provides care and rehabilitation for people with mental illnesses through improved quality assurance, community outreach, and teaching and research activities.
RINPAS traces its origins to the first mental asylum in India, established by the British for Indian soldiers in 1795.
Now, RINPAS serves as a comprehensive mental health service provider and educational institution.
The history of this institute dates back to 1795 A.D. when the Lunatic Asylum was established in Munghyr ( now known as Munger)near the court premises south of the Ganges River. It was shifted to Patna in November 1821 and was located at Patna Collegiate School. Subsequently the Lunatic Asylum was shifted to present location at Kanke, Ranchi in the last week of April 1925.
Nomenclature of Lunatic Asylum was changed to Indian Mental Hospital (IMH). Captain J.E. Dhanjibhay was the first Superintendent of IMH. The Male wing started functioning on 4th September 1925 with 110 patients. The Female wing started functioning with 53 patients on September 19, 1925.
Gradually patients from Dacca (Bangladesh) and Berhampur (Orissa) were transferred here. There were 1226 patients on 31st December 1925.
After completing this long journey, RINPAS boasts as the biggest mental hospital and educational centre in eastern India. Most of its patients, male and female, hailed from West Bengal and Odisha.
