are set up to make these rights functional and enforceable by law. The Commission also works extensively on HIV Aids, substance use, Silicosis, Hansen’s Disease, etc. Commission holds regular meetings on health and mental health to discuss various challenges and come up with actionable recommendations. The meeting of the Core Group on Health and Mental Health are called by the NHRC periodically at regular intervals or as and when deemed necessary, in the Commission. Mental Health The Commission is mandated to oversee the implementation of Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 for protection of human rights of persons with mental ailment in pursuance of the Supreme Court directions. As part of the mandate the Commission has not only visited the 4 Institutions but also directed its Special Rapporteurs to inspect all other Mental Health Institutions across the country. NHRC organised a one-day National Conference on ‘Moving Mental Health beyond Institutions’ to deliberate upon the initiatives taken by the government to address the concerns of the mental healthcare systems and what further needs to be done for better implementation of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. The Commission also published a book, “Mental Health- Concern for All: In Context of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017”, which incorporates major aspects of mental health, such as the mental health of children, women, geriatric, LGBTQIA+, prison inmates; mental health and homelessness; disaster and mental health, and so on. Business and Human Rights Commission has helped in preparation of National Action Plan regarding business and human rights (BHR). NHRC is actively engaged in the BHR meetings in India and abroad. The Core Group on Business and Human Rights of NHRC also hold regular meetings to discuss the current pressing issues. Environment, Climate Change & Human Rights Commission has a Core Group on Environment, Climate Change and Human Rights. NHRC also issued advisory and suggested prevention, minimisation and mitigation of impacts of environmental pollution and degradation of human rights. The Commission has secured closure of large number of industries polluting environment in collaboration with the Pollution control Boards. NHRC also ensures that waste is properly managed regarding plastic problems created due to single use of plastic. Terrorism The NHRC has expressed the need for the early conclusion of a comprehensive convention on internal terrorism. NHRC also ensures that the victims of terrorism are re-settled. Commission is also in the process of constituting a core group of victims of terrorism to take care of the victims. Strategic Plan & Annual Action Plan The NHRC India plans a comprehensive institutional mechanism of an Annual Action Plan and a three-year Strategic Plan to streamline the Commission’s work more effectively. The mission of www.nhrc.nic.in, covdnhrc@nic.in, @India_NHRC HUMAN RIGHTS FOR ALL | 23