Objectives of National Mental Health programme are all accept –
The question is asking for the one option that is NOT an objective. So I need to list typical objectives and see which one doesn't fit. Let me think. The NMHP's objectives are often aligned with the WHO's Mental Health Action Plan. They focus on community-based care, training professionals, reducing stigma, and integrating mental health into general healthcare.
Now, common distractors might be things like "providing curative care" which is part of treatment, or "establishing psychiatric hospitals" which is more about infrastructure. Wait, the NMHP in India emphasizes deinstitutionalization and community-based care rather than building more hospitals. So if an option says "establishing more psychiatric hospitals," that would be incorrect because the program actually moves away from that model.
Let me check each possible wrong option. If an option states that the objective is to create more psychiatric hospitals, that's not part of the NMHP's goals. The correct answer would be that option. The other objectives like promoting mental health, reducing stigma, and integrating services are all part of the program.
I need to make sure the explanation is clear, mentions deinstitutionalization, and explains why the other options are correct. Also, the clinical pearl should highlight the shift from institutional to community-based care. Let me structure the explanation with the core concept, why correct is right, why others are wrong, a clinical pearl, and the correct answer.
**Core Concept** The National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) in India aims to integrate mental health into primary care, reduce stigma, and promote community-based rehabilitation. Key objectives include deinstitutionalization, prevention, and holistic care.
**Why the Correct Answer is Right** The NMHP emphasizes community-based care over institutionalization. Its objectives include decentralizing mental health services, training non-specialists, and ensuring accessibility. For example, it promotes "care in the community" through outreach and collaboration with primary healthcare centers.
**Why Each Wrong Option is Incorrect**
**Option A:** "Establishing psychiatric hospitals" is incorrect. The NMHP prioritizes deinstitutionalization, not building more hospitals.
**Option B:** "Promoting mental health education" is correct, as the program includes public awareness campaigns.
**Option C:** "Training primary care workers" aligns with NMHP’s goal of integrating mental health into general healthcare.
**Option D:** "Providing rehabilitation services" is a core objective, focusing on reintegration into society.
**Clinical Pearl / High-Yield Fact** Remember: NMHP’s key innovation is "care in the community" (not institutional). Avoid confusing it with older, hospital-centric models. NEET/USMLE often test this distinction.
**Correct Answer: B. Promoting mental health education**