Alongside the new institute, existing facilities in Ranchi and Tezpur are set to be upgraded into Regional Apex Institutions. This decentralisation is a critical step toward breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness and ensuring that quality care is accessible to rural and semi-urban populations, not just metropolitan elites. Budget 2026 sends a powerful message: India’s future growth depends not just on roads and factories, but on the resilience, dignity, and hope of its people. This is a budget of compassion.