National Level Study on Students Suicides

The Ministry of Education highlighted a national‑level study on student suicides, referencing data from the National Crime Record Bureau’s Accidental Death & Suicide in India (ADSI) reports. It outlined multiple government measures for mental‑health support, including the MANODARPAN programme (toll‑free helpline, ‘Sahyog’ sessions, ‘Paricharcha’ webinars), mandatory counsellors in CBSE schools, contractual counsellors in Navodaya Vidyalayas, and similar appointments in Kendriya Vidyalayas. The UGC issued advisories and guidelines for higher‑education institutions, anti‑ragging initiatives, and a framework for emotional well‑being. Additional actions include the National Mental Health Programme, upgraded primary health centres, and the Tele‑MANAS tele‑mental‑health network handling over 4.3 million calls as of 06‑08‑2026.