A resolution moved by India to develop a common action plan to address the issue of mental health was approved by member countries and World Health Organisation, at the 65th World Health Assembly. New Delhi had played a leadership role in promoting the global debate on the need for urgent action plan for the promotion of mental health at the ongoing World Health Assembly in Geneva.

The government has been separately working on strengthening interventions in the 12th Plan for the care of people with mental illness, including emphasis on family and community care and training of health and community workers, and short and long stay homes.