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18 step-by-step civic-action playbooks for India.
- Health & rights25 Jul 2026
How to set up a peer mental health support group in your college
Want to start a mental health support circle in your college? Here is how to navigate UGC guidelines and build a safe, peer-led space that actually works.
10 min read · 2,037 words - Health & rights23 Jul 2026
How to choose between PM-JAY and private health insurance for a family of four
Deciding between Ayushman Bharat and private health insurance? Compare coverage, eligibility, and costs for a family of four in India with this actionable 2026 guide.
10 min read · 2,139 words - Health & rights22 Jul 2026
How to access free prenatal checkups under PMSMA on the 9th
Learn how to get free, quality prenatal care on the 9th of every month under the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) at government health centres.
10 min read · 2,113 words - Health & rights21 Jul 2026
How to use the Mental Healthcare Act 2017 for suicide prevention
Suicide is not a crime in India. Learn how Section 115 of the Mental Healthcare Act 2017 protects those in crisis and mandates government support instead of punishment.
12 min read · 2,434 words - Health & rights19 Jul 2026
What actually happens to your body during a hunger strike
From the first hunger pang to the real danger zone weeks in — the biology of prolonged fasting, the warning signs, and why breaking a long fast safely matters as much as the fast itself.
8 min read · 1,613 words - Health & rights19 Jul 2026
Can you refuse medical treatment in India? Your rights explained
A hospital wants to treat a conscious patient who says no. Can they go ahead anyway? Here's what informed consent, refusal, and the law actually say.
8 min read · 1,637 words - Health & rights19 Jul 2026
How to admit a family member involuntarily under Mental Healthcare Act 2017
Learn the legal process for supported admission (Section 89) when a family member refuses psychiatric help but is at risk of self-harm or violence.
10 min read · 2,143 words - Health & rights18 Jul 2026
How to find an Adolescent Friendly Health Clinic (AFHC) in your district
Need a doctor who won't judge your choices? Learn how to find and use Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics (AFHCs) under India's RKSK programme for judgment-free healthcare.
10 min read · 2,198 words - Health & rights· Kerala16 Jul 2026
How to organize football celebrations in Kerala without legal trouble
Planning a World Cup screening or a 50-foot cutout? Learn how to navigate Kerala's laws on public safety, noise pollution, and flex banners to keep your celebration hype and legal.
11 min read · 2,215 words - Health & rights16 Jul 2026
How to check Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY eligibility and add your name
Need ₹5 lakh health cover? Learn how to check your family's PM-JAY eligibility, use the Ayushman app, and verify your details using a Ration Card or Aadhaar.
10 min read · 2,097 words - Health & rights16 Jul 2026
How to challenge a medical insurance claim denial via IRDAI
Hospital bills are high enough without insurance companies backing out. Here is how to use the IRDAI grievance process to fight a rejected medical claim.
11 min read · 2,268 words - Health & rights14 Jun 2026
How to access mental health support and your rights under the MHCA 2017
Feeling overwhelmed? You have a legal right to mental healthcare in India. Learn how to use the MHCA 2017, find free support, and protect your privacy today.
11 min read · 2,270 words - Health & rights2 Jun 2026
How to access government financial aid and social security schemes
Feeling like you need a miracle (or ₹10,000 crore) to survive a crisis? Here is how to navigate India’s actual social security net, from PM-JAY to the CM Relief Fund.
11 min read · 2,252 words - Health & rights9 May 2026
How to access mental healthcare under the Mental Healthcare Act 2017
Feeling unheard or overwhelmed? You have a legal right to mental healthcare in India. Learn how to use the Mental Healthcare Act 2017 to get help on your terms.
10 min read · 2,099 words - Health & rights1 May 2026
How to report blackmail of a minor under BNS and POCSO Act
Is someone blackmailing your minor son or brother? Learn how to use the BNS, IT Act, and POCSO to stop them and report it to Navi Mumbai police safely.
10 min read · 2,122 words - Health & rights30 Apr 2026
When a partner attempts suicide before marriage: Legal and crisis steps
A suicide attempt before a wedding is a crisis. Learn the legal protections under the Mental Healthcare Act 2017 and how to navigate marriage laws and police procedures.
11 min read · 2,341 words - Health & rights11 Dec 2025
Check Real-Time Medicine Stock on DVDMS/eAushadhi: A Patient Guide
Guide to check real-time medicine stock on DVDMS/eAushadhi portals, document shortages, and escalate for replenishment with prescriptions and evidence.
5 min read · 887 words - Health & rights11 Dec 2025
Investigate User Charges at Rogi Kalyan Samiti: A Patient’s Guide
Guide to verify and audit user charges at hospitals under Rogi Kalyan Samiti, obtain rate orders and financials via RTI, and escalate overcharging with evidence.
5 min read · 903 words