The 2026-27 budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on the floor of the Lok Sabha on February 1, announced plans to establish a new mental health institute in Ranchi.

Key Announcement: The Union Budget 2026 (FY 2026-2027) includes plans to establish new mental health institutes in Ranchi and Tezpur, along with the development of "NIMHANS 2".

This move aligns with a broader strategy to boost medical infrastructure, which also includes the modernization of the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) and the establishment of new medical colleges in the region.

Notably, the Jharkhand government is also focusing on a robust budget for 2026-27 that emphasizes strengthening healthcare, education, and infrastructure to make the state a regional growth hub.

The proposal specifically addresses the need for improved mental health infrastructure as part of the nationwide push to enhance healthcare facilities in 2026.

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