Goa, Aug. 26 -- In a decision clearly influenced by the Steet Providence fiasco, the Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) on Monday issued notices to the Directorate of Social Welfare, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, and the Director General of Police (DGP) Goa following a complaint regarding the lack of proper infrastructure and financial assistance for mental health establishments in the State.

The GHRC order comes in the wake of a complaint filed by Arturo Carlos D'Souza of Santa Cruz, highlighting the condition of the mentally ill and homeless in the State and the inadequate support given to NGOs running mental health homes.

The demonstration marks the second such protest in recent days, following a similar...