Supreme Court Initiates National Task Force to Address Student Suicides in Higher Education

The Supreme Court has formed a National Task Force to tackle mental health issues in educational institutions following increasing student suicides. The task force will investigate causes, propose solutions, and can conduct inspections. The court's decision followed cases of two students from IIT Delhi who died by suicide in 2023.

The Supreme Court on Monday established a National Task Force (NTF) aimed at addressing mental health concerns among students in higher education institutions following a rise in student suicides.

Tasked with identifying underlying causes and improving prevention strategies, the NTF is authorized to inspect educational facilities to ensure a comprehensive approach is adopted.

This decision follows tragic cases involving IIT Delhi students, emphasizing the necessity for a stronger framework to protect student well-being amid existing challenges like discrimination and academic pressure.

(With inputs from agencies.)