Psychiatrist Density per Lakh Population

Choropleth map of India by state: Psychiatrist Density per Lakh Population. India has 0.3 psychiatrists per lakh population — and 80% of them are in 5 states.
India has 0.3 psychiatrists per lakh population — and 80% of them are in 5 states.
Policy implication
Mental health is India's most under-resourced health domain; most districts have zero psychiatric professionals.
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Source: NIMHANS/NMC (2022). See the methodology for notes and limitations.

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