मनस् संवेदना
Manas Samvedna
Free and subsidised counselling, community workshops, school programs, and crisis support — because mental wellness should never be a privilege. Programs run in Bhopal and the villages around it, under Indradhanush Welfare Foundation, a registered NGO.
The problem no one talks about
In India, 150 million people need mental health care. Less than 30 million get it. The reason isn’t always stigma — often, it’s simply cost. A single therapy session can cost ₹1,000–3,000. For a daily wage worker, that’s a week’s earnings.
Manas was founded with a belief that honest, compassionate psychological care should be available to everyone — regardless of who you are or where you come from.
संवेदना means empathy — the ability to feel what another person feels. It’s not charity. It’s a responsibility.
Our Initiatives
Free Counselling Clinics
School Mental Health Program
Community Awareness Camps
Crisis Support
Corporate CSR Partnerships
Powered by Indradhanush Welfare Foundation
Manas Samvedna operates under Indradhanush Welfare Foundation, a registered NGO that provides the legal and operational framework for all social impact work.
All donations routed through Indradhanush Welfare Foundation. 80G exemption status: application in process.
Be Part of the Change
As an Individual
- Volunteer as counselling assistant
- Spread mental health awareness
- Donate — ₹500 funds one free session
For Corporates (CSR)
- Fund school program (₹25,000/school/year)
- Sponsor community camp (₹10,000/camp)
- Adopt a village for ongoing support
For Professionals
- Join volunteer panel (2–4 hrs/month)
- Supervise trainee counsellors
- Conduct community workshops
How does Manas Samvedna work?
Sources: National Mental Health Survey of India (NIMHANS) · WHO: Mental health fact sheet
What does Samvedna run?
| Initiative | What it offers |
|---|---|
| Free counselling clinics | Monthly free walk-in sessions for individuals and families who cannot afford private counselling |
| School mental health program | Workshops in government and low-income private schools on emotional awareness, stress and anti-bullying |
| Community awareness camps | Free screening, de-addiction awareness and psychological first aid in communities and villages around Bhopal |
| Crisis support | Psychological support during community crises such as natural disasters and industrial accidents |
| Corporate CSR partnerships | Companies can fund Samvedna under Section 135 of the Companies Act, with impact reporting |
Individual Counselling
Grief and loss deserve dedicated space. One-to-one sessions with Dr. Priya hold that space gently.
This service is provided by Manas Center for Mental Wellness and Counselling — the practice of Dr. Priya Dubey Sharma (Udyam UDYAM-MP-10-0120839).
