Archive · 30 Jul 2025
IIT Kharagpur to Hire Psychiatrist Following SC Suicide Concerns
The Supreme Court is concerned about student suicides at IIT Kharagpur.
To address this, the institute is hiring a full-time psychiatrist and will offer motivational talks to help students manage stress.
The court is also pushing for a quick investigation into these deaths.
Right now, the school has counselors, but they only work part-time.
The director is also encouraging parents not to pressure their kids about internships.
IIT Kharagpur will appoint a full-time psychiatrist in response to Supreme Court concerns about student suicides.
The Supreme Court questioned IIT Kharagpur about student suicides and directed investigations to proceed expeditiously.
A motivational lecture series will be introduced to assist students in managing stress and anxiety.
IIT Kharagpur currently provides 24x7 counseling services, facilitated by part-time counselors.
A fact-finding committee is investigating student deaths on campus.
- Who
- IIT Kharagpur, the Supreme Court.
- What
- IIT Kharagpur will appoint a full-time psychiatrist and introduce motivational lectures.
- When
- Within the next few days.
- Where
- IIT Kharagpur.
- Why
- In response to the Supreme Court's concerns about student suicides.
- Institution
- IIT Kharagpur
- Action
- Appointing a full-time psychiatrist
- Reason
- Supreme Court concerns over student suicides
- Counseling Services
- 24x7 (handled by part-time counselors)
- Additional Action
- Motivational lecture series
