proper training patients could easily make 25-30 small size durries in a month. The durries made by them were of different shape, size and colour and conspicuous for their artistic workmanship. The carpentry unit became nonfunctional due to retirement of the concerned instructor and post lying vacant thereafter. In view of high demand for Kalin than durries, IMHH Agra may progressively switch over from durries to kalin and explore the possibility of engaging a resource person from Bhadoi, Varanasi, Mirzapur or Sonbhadra for teaching the skill of weaving kalin. The post of the instructor of carpentry should be filled up at the earliest for continuity of the skill that patient has learnt. The female patients were provided training in tailoring, embroidery, painting, craftwork including jute bags, jute mats, paper items, waste material, dried leaves, and artificial jewellery. The artificial jewellery unit was an extension of the female OT. The instructor from Jan Shikshan Sansthan (an NGO supported by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India) was imparting training to the female patients in making a wide range of artificial jewellery items such as necklace, bangles, earrings, payals etc. The female patients were also trained in cooking and washing. The raw materials were procured from the open market and products were also sold in the market on demand or during fairs and festivals. The patients participating in these activities were paid remuneration @ Rs. 25 per day. The occupational therapy room in IMHH Agra was very hot on account of asbestos roof. A false ceiling needs to be done to provide relief to participants of OT from the oppressive summer heat. The cracks developed and profuse seepage in the walls of OT rooms needs prompt attention of U.P. Jal Nigam for repair and maintenance. Institute of Psychiatry (IOP), Kolkata (27th November, 2010) There were no occupational therapy units for imparting skills/trades to the inmates and there were no rehabilitation programme and community based service. However, an elaborate plan for occupational therapy and social skills training was underway to expedite speedy recovery and rehabilitation of the patients. ii) Telephone services The telephone is the primary means of communication or a window for establishing contact with the outside world. Besides being useful for day to day work, it is of great importance for the relatives/family members of patients to enquire about the condition of their patients from hospital authorities and other relevant information about mental health centres. A PABX with requisite number of lines with one telephone line provided in each Care and Treatment in Mental Health Institutions– Some Glimpses in the Recent Period 99