Government Lacks Data on Student Suicides at NEET Coaching Centers : NEP 2020 Offers Guidelines for Counselling
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Diksha Chhabra
- July 27, 2023
- 9:49 am
The Minister of State for Education, Subhas Sarkar, said that the government does not maintain data on student suicides across NEET coaching centres. Sarkar said that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 lays out guidelines for counselling students who are at risk of suicide.
He said that education is a concurrent list subject, and that educational institutions are managed by both the central and state governments. As a result, there is no single authority that collects data on student suicides.
However, Sarkar said that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 lays out guidelines for counselling students who are at risk of suicide. The guidelines include providing students with access to mental health professionals, and creating a supportive environment in schools and colleges.
The lack of data on student suicides is a concern, as it makes it difficult to track the problem and identify solutions. However, the NEP 2020 guidelines provide a good starting point for addressing the issue. By providing students with access to mental health professionals and creating a supportive environment, we can help to reduce the number of student suicides in India.
The NEP 2020 guidelines state that all schools and colleges should have a counsellor on staff. The counsellor should be trained in mental health and be able to provide support to students who are struggling. The counsellor should also be able to refer students to other mental health professionals if necessary.
The guidelines also state that schools and colleges should create a supportive environment for students. This includes providing students with a safe space to talk about their problems, and creating a culture of acceptance and understanding.
Here are some additional details about the NEP 2020 guidelines on counselling:
- The guidelines state that all schools and colleges should have a counsellor on staff.
- The counsellor should be trained in mental health and be able to provide support to students who are struggling.
- The counsellor should also be able to refer students to other mental health professionals if necessary.
- The guidelines also state that schools and colleges should create a supportive environment for students. This includes providing students with a safe space to talk about their problems, and creating a culture of acceptance and understanding.
The NEP 2020 guidelines are a positive step towards addressing the issue of student suicides in India. By providing students with access to mental health professionals and creating a supportive environment, we can help to reduce the number of student suicides in India.
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