A step towards inclusion: Institute of Mental Health residents set to vote in T.N. Assembly polls again
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Summary
It was in 2019 that IMH scripted history after 156 of its residents voted for the first time in the Lok Sabha polls
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 5 million healthcare workers
Key Numbers
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Target: 2.5% of GDP public health spending
1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres planned
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right