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Telangana Health Minister Inaugurates COE Building at IMH, Assures Comprehensive Support for Excellence in Healthcare Hyderabad, April 7, 2026 – In a significant boost to Telangana's healthcare infrastructure, Hon'ble Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Sri D. Damodar Rajanarasimha, inaugurated the new Centre of Excellence (COE) building at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) here on Tuesday. The event marks a milestone in establishing a comprehensive state-level tertiary care facility dedicated to mental health services.

The inauguration ceremony, held from 0300 PM to 05:30 PM, was presided over by Sri V Naveen Yadav MLA, with special invitees including Hon'ble MLC Smt. Mirza Raheel Ayesha Begum and other dignitaries from the government and legislative council. Organized by the Government of Telangana's Health, Medical & Family Welfare Department, the event saw the presence of key officials such as District Collector & GM, Hyderabad, Dr. Christina Z Chongthu. , and Superintendent, IMH, Dr. Anitha Rayirala.

Deputy Superintendent Dr K sudha Rani.

Following the formal inauguration, Minister Rajanarasimha conducted a thorough inspection of the state-of-the-art COE building, designed to deliver advanced tertiary care across mental health domains. He spent considerable time interacting with faculty members and students, engaging in detailed discussions about ongoing challenges and future needs.

The Minister patiently listened to all concerns raised, including those related to faculty shortages, infrastructure upgrades, and human resource gaps.

Assuring full governmental backing, he committed to prioritizing recruitment drives, enhanced infrastructure development, and comprehensive support to meet institutional requirements. "The government stands firmly with IMH in its mission to provide world-class mental health care," he emphasized, highlighting the COE's role in transforming Telangana's healthcare landscape. The initiative aligns with the state's vision for accessible, high-quality tertiary care, promising improved patient outcomes and specialized training programs. Faculty and staff expressed optimism about the future, crediting the Minister's proactive approach.