Out of society’s mind, the mentally ill in Kerala’s government mental health centres yearn for compassion

The inmates of State-run mental health centres in Kerala are living in abominable conditions. Acute shortage of staff and facilities plagues Government Mental Health Centre, Thrissur. Fifty-five inmates in the Thiruvananthapuram centre and around 40 in Thrissur are fit to be discharged. Yet, with no one to take them home or no place to go, they continue to live in the centres. Relapses have forced some others to return to the cells
This summary was generated by PolitGlobe's AI pipeline from publicly available reporting at The Hindu. For the full original article, visit the source below.
Read full article at The HinduRelated coverage

ABVP members scuffle with police near Jharkhand CM residence, 8-10 detained
They were taking out a protest march from Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University to the CM's residence; they have been stopped to prevent any untoward situation, said Ajay Aryan Deputy Superintendent of Police (Headquarters)
'A morning I will cherish': Raghav Chadha's first social media post with PM Modi
'A morning I will cherish': Raghav Chadha's first social media post with PM Modi
Congress lost the millennials. Can it win over Gen Z?
Rahul Gandhi is focusing on forging a bond with the youth ahead of the 2029 elections, recognizing that Gen Z will be a key voting bloc. The Congress party aims to attract this vital demographic, especially amidst ongoing student protests. With their electoral preferences still undecided, it’s a prime chance for the opposition to rally support and ensure they resonate with the younger generation.

Parliament panel renews push for EWS fee relief, scholarships in Sainik Schools
The defence panel urged the Centre to subsidise Sainik School fees for EWS students and introduce scholarships for girl cadets, citing gaps in the ministry’s response.