Campus Crisis: Addressing Student Suicides at NIT-Kurukshetra
In response to four student suicides at NIT-Kurukshetra in two months, Vineet Joshi, Secretary of Higher Education, visited the institute to investigate. Accompanied by educational officials, Joshi initiated discussions with students and staff to address mental health concerns and ensure a supportive campus environment.
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Amid escalating concerns over student suicides at the National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, Vineet Joshi, Secretary of the Department of Higher Education, conducted a site visit to address the crisis.
Accompanied by top education officials, Joshi convened meetings with institute authorities and district administrators to gauge the prevailing situation first-hand. ''The ministry is engaging directly with students and faculty to gather essential insights into the issue,'' Joshi stated.
Efforts to foster a healthier campus environment are underway, with student-faculty discussions highlighting immediate action areas, including enhancing mental health support. In light of the suicides, a thorough inquiry now complements initiatives led by the Haryana Human Rights Commission.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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