Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Kargil Veteran Advocates for Suicide Prevention Measures
A Kargil War veteran, G.J. Rao, who is against suicide, spoke to the Telangana Governor.
He gave the Governor his books about how to stop people from taking their own lives.
He wants the Governor to ask the government to use his ideas everywhere.
He also wants the suicide help phone lines to be working again.
Rao's movie, which is based on his book, won some awards at a film festival.
He invited the Governor to a big event for World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th.
Kargil War veteran G.J. Rao met with Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma.
Rao presented two books on suicide prevention models.
He urged the Governor to advocate for nationwide adoption of his measures.
Rao stressed the need to revive suicide prevention helplines.
His film 'September 10' won three awards at the IFFHC 2025.
- Who
- Group Captain G.J. Rao and Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma
- What
- Kargil War veteran discussed suicide prevention measures.
- When
- Friday, unspecified date
- Where
- Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad
- Why
- To promote suicide prevention measures and encourage their adoption.
- Veteran
- Group Captain G.J. Rao
- Meeting with
- Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma
- Books Presented
- Sustainable Suicide Prevention Models (2015)
- Event
- World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10
- Film Awards
- 3 awards at IFFHC 2025