Shillong, Dec 9: The cabinet on Tuesday approved the Meghalaya Mental Healthcare Rules.
Announcing the decision after the cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma told reporters that various institutions involved in mental healthcare, rehabilitation, and related services were operating without a formal regulatory framework. As a state, we did not have specific rules or policies to guide or govern these activities.
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“With today’s decision, we have officially approved the Meghalaya Mental Healthcare Rules, providing a structured and comprehensive framework for mental health services across the state”, Conrad said.
