To address the huge burden of mental disorders Government of India has launched which program–

Correct option is C

Sol. The National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) was launched by the Government of India in 1982. It was one of the earliest initiatives to address mental health in low- and middle-income countries. The objective is to ensure availability and accessibility of mental healthcare services in the community and at the primary healthcare level. It includes District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) for decentralized delivery.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) National Psychiatric Program – Incorrect. This is not the official name of any national program in India.
· (b) National Program for Mentally Handicapped – Incorrect. This focuses more on intellectual disabilities, not general mental health disorders.
· (c) National Mental Health Program – Correct. This is the official national program addressing mental illness through community-based services.
· (d) National Program for Spirituality – Incorrect. No such government program exists under the Ministry of Health related to mental health.