In an effort to prevent student suicides, the coaching hub of Kota in India is involving wardens, mess workers, and tiffin service providers to detect signs of depression or stress among students staying in hostels and PG accommodations. Wardens are encouraged to participate actively in the Darwaze pe dastak campaign, while mess workers and tiffin providers are urged to report if a student is absent from the mess or not consuming meals. Kota, which annually sees over 2.5 lakh students preparing for competitive exams, has witnessed a high number of student suicides in recent years.
In response to a spate of student suicides, the city police in Kota, India has established a dedicated "Student Cell" to provide support to students experiencing stress and depression. The cell operates a helpline and conducts random checks in hostels, interacting with students and offering counseling. The team of police personnel, who are in their 40s and have teenage children themselves, aim to understand the challenges faced by the students.
A team of police personnel, now functioning as counselors, is addressing various concerns among coaching students. In response to a surge in student suicides, the city police has established a specialized "Student Cell" aimed at proactively identifying signs of stress and depression in students. This Student Cell operates a control room where dedicated personnel manage…
Alarmed over 23 suicides this year two of which were reported on August 27 Rajasthan Police have established an 11-member cell that interacts with young aspirants daily.
Student dies by suicide in Kota hours after father leaves city, 19th case this year financialexpress.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from financialexpress.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.