Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare launched the Green Ribbon Initiative on October 8, 2021.
- The event was organised by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in partnership with Hansraj College, Delhi to raise awareness on Mental Health as part of the activities being taken up during ongoing Mental Health Awareness Week, 5th-10th October.
- 10th October is observed around the world as World Mental Health Day.
- On the occasion, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya distributed green ribbons among the officials of the Union Health Ministry and media persons present to spread awareness regarding mental health.
- Distributing green ribbons among senior officials, he said, “This green ribbon is a symbol of mental health. We need to spread more and more awareness about mental health in our society.”
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