Section 30 - Mental Healthcare Act, 2017

30. Creating awareness about mental health and illness and reducing stigma associated with mental illness.-

The appropriate Government shall take all measures to ensure that,-

(a) the provisions of this Act are given wide publicity through public media, including television, radio, print and online media at regular intervals;

(b) the programmes to reduce stigma associated with mental illness are planned, designed, funded and implemented in an effective manner;

(c) the appropriate Government officials including police officers and other officers of the appropriate Government are given periodic sensitisation and awareness training on the issues under this Act.