The burden of mental health disorders in India has risen in recent decades. To address the shortage of mental healthcare professionals and infrastructure, the Government of India launched the National Mental Health Program in 1982, which promotes community participation and capital expenditure in this industry. However, the NMHP has been widely criticised for budgetary and administrative incoordination. This research paper examines the NMHP to determine its effectiveness in reducing the social costs associated with untreated mental health issues in India.