Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Centre Updates Lok Sabha on Child Suicide Data
The government told the Lok Sabha that they only have data on child suicides up to 2024.
They also talked about programs they have to help with mental health, like the National Suicide Prevention Strategy and Tele-MANAS.
These programs are meant to help kids and teenagers who are having a hard time.
Official data on suicides by children below 18 is available only up to 2024.
The data is maintained by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).
The government highlighted mental health initiatives like the National Suicide Prevention Strategy and Tele-MANAS.
These initiatives aim to address growing mental health concerns among children and adolescents.
The information was provided to the Lok Sabha by the Centre.
- Who
- The Centre (Government of India)
- What
- Informed Lok Sabha about the availability of child suicide data up to 2024 and highlighted mental health initiatives.
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Lok Sabha
- Why
- To update the Lok Sabha on the status of child suicide data and to highlight government efforts in mental health.
Government's Mental Health Initiatives
Data Limitations and Concerns
Mental Health Programs
Government's Mental Health Initiatives
The government has implemented several mental health initiatives like the National Suicide Prevention Strategy and Tele-MANAS to address mental health concerns among children and adolescents.
Data Limitations and Concerns
Critics argue that these initiatives may not be sufficient or effectively reaching those in need, especially given the lack of recent data.
- Latest Available Data
- 2024
- Data Source
- National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)
- Target Age Group
- Below 18 years
- Mental Health Initiatives
- National Suicide Prevention Strategy, Tele-MANAS