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India Today
6 days ago
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- India Today
Student suicides account for 7.6% of all suicides in India: Report
As part of this approach, the Centre has intensified anti-drug campaigns, recognising the growing concern of addiction among youth, and expanded mental health outreach. In 2022, student suicides accounted for 7.6% of all suicide cases across India, according to official statistics presented in the Lok Sabha. This marks a slight decline from 8.0% in 2021 and 8.2% in 2020. The data, sourced from the National Crime Records Bureau's (NCRB) Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India (ADSI) report, was shared by Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar in response to a question in the Lower House of Parliament. The minister outlined the government's ongoing efforts to address this distressing trend. He highlighted a series of initiatives aimed at providing psychological support for students, teachers, and their families. As part of this approach, the Centre has intensified anti-drug campaigns, recognising the growing concern of addiction among youth, and expanded mental health outreach. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued guidelines for higher education institutions, urging them to focus on the physical fitness, emotional well-being, student welfare, and mental health of their students. Additionally, several institutions, including IIT-Madras, IIT-Delhi, and IIT-Guwahati, have taken proactive steps by organising workshops on stress management and building resilience. These initiatives are being carried out under the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme, which aims to equip educators with tools to better support students. Furthermore, the Ministry of Education is in the process of drafting legislation for the establishment of the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI), a proposed body that would serve as a unified regulatory authority for higher education across the country. This move is part of broader efforts to streamline and improve the quality of higher education in India.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Student suicides dip slightly but mental health crisis deepens, shows NCRB data
New Delhi: Student suicides accounted for 7.6 per cent of all suicide cases reported in India in 2022, a marginal decline from 8 per cent in 2021 and 8.2 per cent in 2020, according to the Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India (ADSI) report published by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). But the dip offers little comfort as the data underscores a deepening mental health crisis, with states such as Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh reporting nearly one-third of the cases. Experts and lawmakers warned that rising academic pressure, career uncertainty, loneliness, violence, substance abuse and lack of family support are fuelling this alarming trend. Concerns are particularly acute in competitive exam coaching hubs, such as Kota in Rajasthan, where extreme competition and gruelling schedules have been linked to a spate of student deaths. The issue figured prominently in the last session of Parliament, with MPs demanding a commission to probe student suicides in Kota and elite institutions. In a written reply in Lok Sabha on Monday - the first day of Parliament's Monsoon session - the govt admitted that despite the educational reforms and mental health initiatives, "extreme academic pressure" continues to push vulnerable students to the brink. Minister of state for education Sukanta Majumdar said multi-pronged measures were being rolled out to address the crisis, including psychological support for students, teachers and families. The education ministry's flagship programme Manodarpan has reached lakhs of students through counselling helplines and live interactive sessions while the health ministry's district mental health programme (DMHP) covers 767 districts with suicide prevention services and life skills training in schools and colleges. Recognising the role of addiction as an emerging issue among the youth, the govt has intensified anti-drug campaigns alongside mental health outreach. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued advisories to higher education institutions to prioritise physical fitness, sports, student welfare and emotional well-being. Institutions like IIT-Madras, IIT-Delhi and IIT-Guwahati have begun conducting workshops on stress management and resilience under the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme. In Jan last year, the govt also issued guidelines to regulate private coaching institutes, asking states to ensure mental health support, end batch segregation and closely monitor student welfare.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Health
- Indian Express
Student suicides 7.6% of all suicide cases across India: Minister
Student suicides made up 7.6 per cent of all suicide cases reported across India in 2022, showing a slight dip from 8.0 per cent in 2021 and 8.2 per cent in 2020, according to official data shared in Lok Sabha. Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar shared the data from the Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India (ADSI) report published by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) in response to a written question in the Lower House. The minister informed that multi-pronged measures were being rolled out to address the crisis, including psychological support for students, teachers, and families. 'The Ministry of Education's flagship programme, Manodarpan, has reached lakhs of students through counselling helplines and live interactive sessions, while the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's district mental health programme (DMHP) covers 767 districts with suicide prevention services and life skills training in schools and colleges,' he said. Recognising the role of addiction as an emerging issue among youth, the Centre has intensified anti-drug campaigns alongside mental health outreach. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued advisories to higher education institutions to prioritise physical fitness, sports, student welfare, and emotional well-being. Institutions like IIT-Madras, IIT-Delhi and IIT-Guwahati have begun conducting workshops on stress management and resilience under the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme, he added. The Minister of State for Education also said in the Lok Sabha that the Ministry of Education is in the process of drafting legislation to establish the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) — a proposed unified regulatory body for higher education. In a written reply, Majumdar said the initiative aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which advocates for a 'light but tight' regulatory structure. The framework aims to ensure transparency, efficiency, and accountability while promoting institutional autonomy, innovation, and good governance. Currently, the UGC oversees non-technical education, AICTE handles technical institutions, and NCTE regulates teacher education. The idea of consolidating these functions under a single regulator was first floated in a 2018 draft bill aimed at repealing the UGC Act, which was then opened for public consultation.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
India reports 7.6% student suicide rate in 2022, prompting stronger mental health initiatives
NEW DELHI: Student suicides made up 7.6 per cent of all suicide cases reported across India in 2022, showing a slight dip from 8.0 per cent in 2021 and 8.2 per cent in 2020, according to official data shared in Lok Sabha. Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar shared the data from Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India (ADSI) report published by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) in response to a written question in the Lower House. The minister informed that multi-pronged measures were being rolled out to address the crisis, including psychological support for students, teachers and families. "The ministry of education's flagship programme, MANODARPAN, has reached lakhs of students through counselling helplines and live interactive sessions, while the ministry of health and family welfare's district mental health programme (DMHP) covers 767 districts with suicide prevention services and life skills training in schools and colleges," he said. Recognising the role of addiction as an emerging issue among youth, the Centre has intensified anti-drug campaigns alongside mental health outreach. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued advisories to higher education institutions to prioritise physical fitness, sports, student welfare and emotional well-being. Institutions like IIT-Madras, IIT-Delhi and IIT-Guwahati have begun conducting workshops on stress management and resilience under the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme, he added. Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Time of India
7 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Student suicides 7.6% of all suicide cases across India, Education News, ETEducation
Advt New Delhi, Student suicides made up 7.6 per cent of all suicide cases reported across India in 2022, showing a slight dip from 8.0 per cent in 2021 and 8.2 per cent in 2020, according to official data shared in Lok Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar shared the data from Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India (ADSI) report published by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) in response to a written question in the Lower minister informed that multi-pronged measures were being rolled out to address the crisis, including psychological support for students, teachers and families."The ministry of education's flagship programme, MANODARPAN, has reached lakhs of students through counselling helplines and live interactive sessions, while the ministry of health and family welfare's district mental health programme (DMHP) covers 767 districts with suicide prevention services and life skills training in schools and colleges," he the role of addiction as an emerging issue among youth, the Centre has intensified anti-drug campaigns alongside mental health outreach. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued advisories to higher education institutions to prioritise physical fitness, sports, student welfare and emotional like IIT-Madras, IIT-Delhi and IIT-Guwahati have begun conducting workshops on stress management and resilience under the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme, he added.
