Student suicides account for 7.6% of all suicides in India: Report
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.
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