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Health
Haryana Introduces Stricter Standards for Mental Health Facilities
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 01:16 AM
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The Haryana government has issued new regulations mandating separate beds and improved sanitation in mental health units to enhance patient care.
The state health ministry announced a set of revised guidelines for all mental health establishments operating in Haryana. Under the new rules, each patient must be provided with an individual bed, and toilets are required to be cleaned and maintained regularly to meet hygiene standards.
The directive aims to address longstanding concerns about overcrowding and inadequate sanitation that have been highlighted by health advocates and families of patients. Officials say the measures will also help curb the spread of infections and improve overall therapeutic environments.
Facilities have been given a six‑month window to comply, after which regular inspections will be conducted and non‑compliant units may face penalties or revocation of licenses. The ministry has pledged to support smaller institutions with technical assistance to meet the new criteria.
Mental health professionals welcomed the move, noting that better infrastructure can contribute to more effective treatment outcomes. However, some private providers expressed concerns about the financial burden of upgrading their premises within the stipulated timeframe.
The directive aims to address longstanding concerns about overcrowding and inadequate sanitation that have been highlighted by health advocates and families of patients. Officials say the measures will also help curb the spread of infections and improve overall therapeutic environments.
Facilities have been given a six‑month window to comply, after which regular inspections will be conducted and non‑compliant units may face penalties or revocation of licenses. The ministry has pledged to support smaller institutions with technical assistance to meet the new criteria.
Mental health professionals welcomed the move, noting that better infrastructure can contribute to more effective treatment outcomes. However, some private providers expressed concerns about the financial burden of upgrading their premises within the stipulated timeframe.