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Tele-MANAS centre in Tirupati begins partial operations as staff hiring starts
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh11 Sept 2026
A proposed Tele-MANAS call centre in Tirupati has begun partial operations, with the Andhra Pradesh government starting recruitment for 40 approved posts. The Health, Medical and Family Welfare department said 16 staff have been recruited so far, and a counsellor and psychiatrist are currently working at the centre.
Why it matters
Adding a Tele-MANAS centre in Tirupati extends state-level helpline coverage to the Rayalaseema region by routing mental health support calls to a local call centre.
Andhra Pradesh Health, Medical and Family Welfare DepartmentTele-MANASNational Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)