New Delhi: In a bid to boost accessibility and inclusivity, the Union government on Friday launched several new initiatives for the National Tele-Mental Health Programme (NTMHP), commonly known as Tele MANAS, including enhancing the app’s features to make it easier for visually impaired users.

The new initiatives, launched by Union Health Minister JP Nadda on the occasion of World Mental Health Day 2025, include enhancements such as a multi-lingual user interface, a chatbot, accessibility, and an emergency module to the Tele MANAS app.

“Recognising that persons with disabilities and vulnerable groups face barriers in accessing digital health services, the app now includes accessibility features to make the interface more user-friendly for visually impaired users,” the Health Ministry sa

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