Overview

• Director General R. S. Bhatti and ABET Chairperson Neerja Birla reviewed Project Mann on July 29, declaring mental health as mission-critical and confirming its nationwide continuation
• Since its November 2024 launch, Project Mann has provided awareness, counselling and clinical support to more than 75,000 CISF personnel and their families
• A two-tier support structure has trained 1,726 officers and sub-officers to spot low-risk mental health issues and escalate serious cases to professional counsellors
• Psychometric assessments of over 31,000 personnel at sensitive sites including IGI Airport, Parliament and the Delhi Metro have enabled early identification of depression, marital discord and financial stress
• The CISF suicide rate dropped below the national average in 2024–25, highlighting the programme’s role in strengthening emotional resilience and operational readiness