Archive · 26 Sep 2025
IIT Kharagpur Director Addresses Student Suicides
The director of IIT Kharagpur, Suman Chakraborty, is concerned about the recent student suicides at the institute.
He noted that some people are trying to exploit these tragedies.
He discussed the challenges students face, including overusing social media and academic stress.
The institute has introduced mental health support, but there have been several deaths this year, including five suicides.
The director's comments aim to address these sensitive issues and promote mental well-being.
Several suicide incidents have occurred at IIT Kharagpur since January 2024.
IIT Kharagpur Director Suman Chakraborty expressed concern over the use of suicide as a 'marketing tool'.
The director highlighted issues such as excessive social media use and exam stress among students.
The institute has implemented initiatives like the SETU app to support student mental health.
Six unnatural deaths, including five suicides, were recorded among IIT Kharagpur students this year.
- Who
- IIT Kharagpur students, Director Suman Chakraborty
- What
- Director addresses student suicides and discusses mental health initiatives.
- When
- Since January 2024
- Where
- IIT Kharagpur, West Bengal
- Why
- To address mental health concerns and the use of suicide as a marketing tool.
- Institution
- IIT Kharagpur
- Director
- Suman Chakraborty
- Student Deaths (2024)
- 6 (5 suicides)
- Initiatives
- SETU app for mental health
