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Women and Child Development minister Irani said the government has invested Rs 56 crore for five years into the programme, which was started last year.
Under SAMVAD, child care institution professionals will also be trained, he said.
Irani said the objective is to ensure that every individual in childcare institution is trained so SAMVAD begins in 2020.
New Delhi: Over 41,000 personnel across 28 states have been trained for protecting mental health wellbeing of children, especially those who are in distress and vulnerable circumstances under the government s initiative SAMVAD, Union minister Smriti Irani said on Tuesday.
Support Advocacy and Mental health interventions for children in Vulnerable circumstances And Distress (SAMVAD) is a national initiative to address mental health issues and provide psychosocial care to children.