Over the past decade, 475 individuals awaiting discharge from mental hospitals in Thane, Nagpur, Pune and Ratnagiri have undergone review board assessments, with 263 deemed fit for discharge. The Bombay High Court recently directed the State Mental Health Authority (SMHA) to create a priority list for the swift rehabilitation of such patients.

The release is now being facilitated in a phased manner, with 50 individuals to be released soon.