Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Odisha Police Address Student Suicides with Awareness Campaigns
Police in Odisha are starting programs in colleges to help students who might be having thoughts of harming themselves.
These programs involve talking to students, providing advice from experts, and sharing information about how to get help.
The goal is to make students feel more comfortable talking about their feelings and to build a supportive community where people can help each other.
The state government is also starting a larger program across all colleges to help students stay mentally healthy.
Odisha Police launched awareness programs in colleges to address rising student suicides.
The Higher Education Department plans a statewide campaign to tackle student suicide rates.
The campaign includes interactive sessions, counselling, and expert advice for students.
Police are engaging students, fostering open conversations, and highlighting support systems.
The initiative aims to build self-esteem, manage stress, and foster a sense of community.
- Who
- Odisha Police, Higher Education Department, and college administrators.
- What
- Odisha Police launched mental health awareness campaigns in colleges to address rising suicide rates among students.
- When
- Recently, following an increase in student suicide cases.
- Where
- Campaigns are launched in colleges across Odisha, particularly in the northern and western regions.
- Why
- To prevent suicides and self-harm among college students.
Police & Education Dept.
Students & Community
Priorities
Police & Education Dept.
Prioritize mental health awareness and providing resources to students.
Students & Community
Address the increasing suicide rates among students.
- Initiating Bodies
- Odisha Police and Higher Education Department
- Target Group
- College students
- Focus
- Mental health awareness and suicide prevention
- Actions
- Interactive sessions, counseling, expert advice, and awareness campaigns
- Locations
- Colleges in Sambalpur, Bargarh, Bolangir, Jharsuguda, Sonepur, and Balasore districts
