A commemorative postage stamp on the Centenary Year of Ranchi Institute of Neuro–Psychiatry and Allied Sciences (RINPAS) :

Issued by India

Issued on Sep 4, 2025

Issued for : The Department of Posts proudly releases a Commemorative Postage Stamp to mark the centenary year of RINPAS, honouring the historical and humanitarian legacy of the institute, which also serves as a national tribute to the cause of mental health and rehabilitation in India.

Credits :
Stamp/FDC/Brochure/Cancellation Cachet : Ms. Gulistan

Type : Stamp, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi Colour

Denomination : 500 Paise

Stamps Printed : 309450

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : Security Printing Press, Hyderabad

About : 

• The Ranchi Institute of Neuro–Psychiatry and Allied Sciences (RINPAS), located in Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand, is a premier institution in the field of mental health care, boasting a rich legacy that dates back over two centuries.
• The origins of RINPAS can be traced to the establishment of a Lunatic Asylum in 1795 at Munghyr. After its relocation to Patna Collegiate in 1821, it was eventually shifted to Namkum and then to its present location in Kanke, Ranchi in April 1925. The nomenclature of the Lunatic Asylum was changed to Indian Mental Hospital (IMH). It began operations with 110 male patients on 4^th September 1925 and 53 female patients on 19^th September 1925. The institution gradually became a central facility for patients transferred from regions such as Patna, Berhampur (Odisha), and Dacca (now Bangladesh).
• Post-independence, the hospital was renamed Ranchi Mansik Arogyashala (RMA) in 1958 and was managed under the Bihar State Government. It served patients from multiple Eastern and North-Eastern Indian states. RINPAS stands as a symbol of resilience, reform, and research.
• RINPAS is also known for its contributions to mental health research and community outreach. The faculty regularly publishes research articles in national and international journals, and indigenous psychological testing tools developed here are widely used. The ‘Tarang’ project is ongoing in the institute to train students to become Certified Stress Managers.
• In the year 2024-25 alone, the institute served over 71,000 patients, reflecting its critical role in India’s mental health infrastructure. RINPAS today extends its services far beyond the walls of its campus, ensuring that mental health care is accessible, compassionate, and comprehensive. The institute operates several toll-free helplines, offering immediate assistance to those in distress, while its Outpatient Department caters not only to psychiatric conditions but also to general health concerns such as eye, dental, and physiotherapy needs. Specialized counseling for addiction, stress, anxiety, women’s health, and child and adolescent issues further highlights its holistic approach.
• Within the Psychiatry Department, RINPAS provides diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of mental illnesses, including those related to substance abuse. Women in Jharkhand benefit from free mental health care, and the institute reaches out to rural and tribal communities through dedicated outreach programs. Alongside inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services, the hospital also provides psychological testing, counseling, and rehabilitation support.
• The institute has established a network of free clinics that address mental illness, de-addiction, and psychological wellbeing. These include specialized units such as the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Psychological Guidance Clinics, a Mental Retardation Clinic, and a Counseling Centre. The Suicide Prevention Support Cell, with its dedicated helpline, offers critical life-saving intervention, while the Sakhi Centre provides 24×7 support for women facing domestic violence, sexual assault, or psychological abuse through a coordinated team of police officers, counselors, and legal experts.
• In keeping with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, RINPAS has also constituted medical boards for the certification of specific learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental illness. The institute runs specialty clinics such as the Tele-Mental Health Centre, Child and Adolescent Guidance and Psychiatry OPDs, as well as psychosocial advice clinics.
• Text : Referenced from the content provided by the proponent.

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