Antara

What Antara does

Antara is a non-profit psychiatric hospital and rehabilitation centre headquartered in Kolkata, India, founded in 1971 by Mother Teresa, P.M. John, and Dr. Satrujit Dasgupta. It operates a 200-bed inpatient hospital on a 7-acre campus supplemented by seven satellite clinics across underserved districts including Raichak, Gazipur, Basanti, Canning, and Kolkata itself. Its clinical service portfolio spans inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, addiction and alcoholism treatment, child guidance services, occupational therapy, rTMS (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation) neuro-stimulation therapy, community referral camps, and a Home for the Homeless, with an average daily outpatient load of approximately 150 patients. The primary served populations are individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, and destitute or homeless persons in Eastern India.

Beyond direct care, Antara runs two structured non-clinical business lines. The Antara Institute of Health Sciences delivers an accredited Master of Hospital Administration (MHA), DNB Psychiatry (affiliated with the National Board of Examinations and the West Bengal University of Health Sciences), and short-term certificate courses in counselling and geriatric care — generating tuition revenue while training the next generation of mental health professionals. The Antara Infotech Vocational Training Institute offers computer, language, and skills courses designed to reintegrate patients into the workforce, functioning as both a rehabilitation tool and a fee-generating ancillary.

The revenue model is a hybrid: patient fees (inpatient, outpatient, and procedure-based including rTMS), academic tuition, vocational training fees, and donations/CSR grants from a roster of corporate donors including Coal India, ITC Limited, Tata Steel, HDFC Life, State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Indian Oil, and the Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiative. The integrated clinical-academic-vocational model is differentiated by its scale (positioned as Eastern India's largest dedicated mental health facility), its multi-decade operational track record, and its explicit mission orientation toward underserved populations.

Name

Antara

Legal name

Antara Psychiatric Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre

Website

https://antaraglobal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Antara is a Kolkata-based non-profit psychiatric hospital and rehabilitation centre founded in 1971, operating a 200-bed facility and seven satellite clinics serving mental illness, addiction, and homelessness populations through clinical care, academic programs, and vocational training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Services

NAICS

Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals (622210), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals (IRFs) (HLAFAHAG)

Keywords

• Psychiatric hospital services
• Mental health rehabilitation
• Addiction treatment programs
• Psychiatric residency training
• Community mental health

Headquarters

HQ city

Kolkata

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Revenue generated from psychiatric treatment services, inpatient care, outpatient consultations, and specialized therapies offered to patients at the hospital and satellite clinics.
2. Academic and Training Programs: Tuition fees from Masters in Hospital Administration (MHA), DNB Psychiatry residency, certificate courses in psychological counseling, mental health care, and geriatric care, plus internship fees from nursing, psychology, social work, and hospital management students.
3. Donations and CSR Funding: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds from companies, individual donations, and endowment funds for bed sponsorship and specific programs. Major corporate donors include Coal India, ITC Limited, Tata Steel, HDFC Life, and others.
4. Vocational Training Programs: Fees from vocational courses including computer operation, advanced Excel, desktop publishing, financial accounting, Bengali software, English language courses (A1-C2 levels), and Tally 9 training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Antara provides comprehensive psychiatric and mental health care through a 200-bed hospital, outpatient and community satellite clinics, addiction and rehabilitation services, rTMS neurostimulation, occupational therapy, and assisted living. It also delivers accredited academic and vocational training through the Antara Institute of Health Sciences and the Antara Infotech Vocational Training Institute.

Product overview

Antara operates as a comprehensive mental health care ecosystem comprising a 200-bed psychiatric hospital and rehabilitation centre as the core product, supplemented by outpatient and inpatient departments, community mental health services, and 7 satellite clinics across remote regions. The hospital offers specialized treatment units including rTMS neuro-stimulation, occupational therapy, child guidance services, and personal growth programs. Through the Antara Institute of Health Sciences, the organization provides accredited academic programs including DNB Psychiatry (3-year residency), Masters in Hospital Administration (2-year postgraduate), and various certificate courses in mental health care, dementia care, and psychological counselling. The Antara Infotech Vocational Training Institute extends offerings to include computer literacy and language training programs. The product portfolio functions as an integrated mental health ecosystem combining clinical treatment, rehabilitation, community outreach, and professional education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital Services Comprehensive indoor hospital treatment providing psychiatric care in a safe, supportive environment with adult wards, child psychiatric ward, and chemical dependency ward for patients requiring residential care.
• Outpatient Department (OPD) Flexible outpatient care providing expert psychiatric consultations and follow-ups for patients requiring ongoing mental health support without admission.
• Community Mental Health Unit and Satellite Clinics Community-based mental health services and 7 satellite clinics delivering accessible psychiatric care, outreach and awareness to remote and underserved regions in West Bengal.
• rTMS Treatment Facility Advanced repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) neuro-stimulation therapy for patients with treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions such as depression.
• Rehabilitation Unit Structured rehabilitation programmes focusing on life-skills development, vocational training, and social reintegration for psychiatric and recovering patients.
• Occupational Therapy Services Recreational, vocational, and aesthetic therapy programs integrated to support holistic recovery of psychiatric patients.
• Child Guidance Services Specialized psychiatric services for children and adolescents including a child psychiatric ward and play therapy intervention program.
• Personal Growth and Development Program Day-care program for recovering psychiatric clients combining therapeutic interventions with vocational training, group therapy, creative arts, and mindfulness sessions.
• Assisted Living Facilities and Home for the Homeless Residential assisted living facilities including the Home for the Homeless program, providing care, shelter and long-term support for homeless and deserving individuals with mental illness.
• DNB Psychiatry Programme 3-year full-time residential postgraduate residency programme in Psychiatry accredited by the National Board of Examinations (NBE), Government of India, for medical graduates seeking specialist psychiatric training.
• Masters in Hospital Administration (MHA) 2-year full-time postgraduate programme in hospital administration affiliated with West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS), covering management principles and healthcare administration. Total programme cost is INR 2,00,000.
• Certificate Program in Psychological Counselling 1-year diploma programme equipping individuals with knowledge and skills to identify mental health issues and implement effective psychological counselling interventions, combining theoretical insights with practical tools. Total fees INR 25,000.
• Basic Mental Health Care Certificate Course 3-month certificate course training caregivers and health professionals to understand and serve the basic needs of mentally ill patients, with 19 hours of theory and 54 hours of clinical training. Total fees INR 2,500, with scholarships for marginalized candidates.
• Training in Geriatric Mental Health and Dementia Care 6-month certificate programme equipping caregivers with knowledge and skills to support individuals with dementia and elderly mental health issues. Total fees INR 6,000 with 20% group discount for care service organizations enrolling minimum 5 candidates.
• Antara Infotech Vocational Training Institute Vocational training institute offering courses in Computer Operation, Advanced Excel, Desktop Publishing, Financial Accounting, Tally 9, Bengali Software, English language (A1-C2 levels), and Computer Applications, designed to build career skills and support healing journeys of patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average daily OPD of approximately 150 patients treated annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• World Vision IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO partner for community-based mental health programs and outreach.
• ICCOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational NGO supporting community development and mental health initiatives.
• Rotary Club of NarendrapurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerService organization supporting mental health awareness and programs.
• Friends of Antara UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational support organization based in UK supporting Antara's mission.
• West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic affiliation for MHA program and institutional accreditation.
• National Board of Examinations (NBE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment body conducting centralized counseling for DNB Psychiatry residency program.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP), Ranchi: One of India's oldest and largest government psychiatric hospitals, located in Ranchi. Provides inpatient psychiatric care, de-addiction services, rehabilitation and postgraduate training — a directly comparable inpatient psychiatric hospital model to Antara's 200-bed facility.
• SCARF India (Schizophrenia Research Foundation): Chennai-based non-profit focused on schizophrenia and severe mental illness, combining clinical services, research and rehabilitation. Like Antara, it is a mission-driven non-profit combining inpatient/day care, rehabilitation, community outreach and training — a directly comparable specialty mental health NGO.
• Vandrevala Foundation Mental Health Hospital: Mumbai-based foundation running a mental health hospital, helpline and rehabilitation services funded through CSR and philanthropy. Operates a comparable non-profit, CSR-funded inpatient mental health model with community outreach, directly comparable to Antara's structure.
• NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences): India's premier government psychiatric and neuroscience hospital and academic institute based in Bangalore. Like Antara, it combines inpatient psychiatric care, outpatient services, rehabilitation, and accredited training programs (psychiatry, clinical psychology, psychiatric nursing), making it the closest comparable specialty mental health institution in India.
• Asha Foundation (Mental Health): India-based mental health non-profit providing psychiatric rehabilitation, community-based care and supported employment for persons with mental illness. Directly comparable to Antara's rehabilitation, social reintegration and community-based service model.

Emerging players

• Sukoon Health: India-based mental health hospital and outpatient network offering inpatient psychiatric care, de-addiction and therapy services. Comparable to Antara's clinical facility model, though it operates as a private commercial chain with different funding dynamics.
• Cadabams Group: Bengaluru-headquartered mental health and de-addiction provider running inpatient facilities, rehabilitation centers, outpatient services and home-care. Comparable to Antara in offering multi-modality psychiatric and addiction treatment, though it operates as a private commercial provider rather than a non-profit.

Broad incumbents

• Apollo Hospitals (Mental Health Vertical): India's largest hospital chain operates behavioral health and de-addiction programs across multiple metro cities. Overlaps with Antara on inpatient psychiatric and addiction services but as part of a much broader multi-specialty portfolio rather than a dedicated mental health mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AntaraGlobal
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@antaragramanoasisfortroubl1627
• Facebookfacebook.com/Antaraindia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/antara
• Instagraminstagram.com/antaraglobal

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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