31 July 2025: In a landmark demonstration of institutional mental wellness, Project Mann, a mental health initiative by Mpower (an initiative of Aditya Birla Education Trust) in collaboration with the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), has positively impacted over 75,000 personnel and their families.
The initiative, launched following an MoU signed in November 2024, integrates counselling, awareness drives, clinical interventions, peer training, and psychometric screenings into the day-to-day life of CISF personnel.
As per the latest review by Mrs. Neerja Birla, Founder & Chairperson of Aditya Birla Education Trust, and DG CISF R.S. Bhatti, the program has achieved remarkable milestones:
- 75,000+ individuals supported through mental health interventions
- 8,506 officers trained in early detection and peer counselling
- 21,000 personnel screened in high-sensitivity zones like IGI Airport, Delhi Metro, Parliament
- 24×7 helpline available for immediate access to care
- 40% reduction in suicide incidents since its launch
This two-tiered approach—training peers to flag low-risk issues and ensuring timely referral to professionals—has decentralized mental health support across CISF units, making psychological first aid readily accessible.
Highlighting the program’s success, DG CISF Sh. R.S. Bhatti said,
“Mental health is as mission-critical as physical fitness. This initiative ensures our personnel remain emotionally resilient and operationally ready.”
Mrs. Neerja Birla added,
“Institutionalizing mental health, as done with Project Mann, is a true marker of progress. CISF’s commitment to wellness has set a benchmark that many more can follow.”
With Project Mann’s continued expansion and success, it serves as a national model for integrating mental wellness into security forces’ frameworks.
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