Section 58 of MHCA : Section 58: Central Mental Health Authority Fund

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where the Central Mental Health Authority (CMHA) in India is planning to organize a series of workshops across the country to raise awareness about mental health issues and the rights of individuals with mental illness. To fund these workshops, the CMHA will use the Central Mental Health Authority Fund, as described in Section 58 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017.

In this case, the fund may receive a grant from the Central Government to support the initiative. Additionally, the CMHA might collect fees from participants or institutions that wish to take part in the workshops. Furthermore, a private corporation interested in promoting mental health awareness could donate to the CMHA, contributing additional sums to the fund.

The money in the fund will then be utilized to cover the costs associated with the workshops, such as hiring mental health professionals as speakers, creating educational materials, and securing venues. It will also ensure that the staff organizing the events are compensated for their efforts.