Archive · 10 Sep 2026
IIT Madras Launches PREM Initiative to Support Student Well-being
IIT Madras has started a program called PREM.
The program asks parents to take an active role in supporting students.
The institute held an online meeting for parents.
It was organised during World Suicide Prevention Day observances.
The meeting discussed the pressures students may face.
These pressures can come from schoolwork or personal problems.
Parents were encouraged to better understand what students are experiencing.
The goal is to help students feel supported and improve their well-being.
IIT Madras launched the PREM initiative to strengthen student support.
The initiative involves parents in students’ well-being journey.
The institute organised an online interactive session for parents.
The session was held as part of World Suicide Prevention Day observances.
Parents received guidance on understanding and supporting students facing academic and personal pressures.
- Who
- The Indian Institute of Technology Madras, along with parents and students.
- What
- IIT Madras launched the PREM initiative and held an online interactive session for parents.
- When
- During the institute’s observance of World Suicide Prevention Day; no specific date was provided.
- Where
- Online, organised by IIT Madras.
- Why
- To involve parents more actively in supporting students facing academic and personal pressures and to strengthen student well-being.
- Initiative
- PREM
- Organiser
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)
- Main focus
- Student support and well-being
- Participants
- Parents
- Format
- Online interactive session
- Occasion
- World Suicide Prevention Day observance
- Topics discussed
- Academic and personal pressures faced by students