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IEM Rally Brings Mental Health Awareness Into Kolkata Community
The Institute of Engineering & Management held a rally in Kolkata about mental health.
Nearly 1,200 people took part, including students, teachers and volunteers.
They walked with signs about well-being, empathy and getting help.
The organisers wanted people to talk more openly about emotional struggles.
They said asking for psychological support should not be seen as something shameful.
The event also highlighted how friends, schools and community groups can support people.
It ended with a promise to keep raising awareness and encourage safe places for conversations.
Nearly 1,200 students, faculty members, volunteers and service-organisation representatives joined the rally.
The Institute of Engineering & Management organised the event under the theme “Together for Mental Well-being.”
The rally began at 3 p.m. at IEM Management House, passed College More and RS Software, and returned via Ring Road.
Organisers said the event aimed to challenge stigma and encourage people, especially young people, to seek psychological support.
The rally ended with a commitment to continue awareness efforts and promote supportive spaces for discussing mental health.
- Who
- Nearly 1,200 students, faculty members, volunteers and service-organisation representatives, led by the Institute of Engineering & Management.
- What
- A mental health awareness rally titled “IEM United for Wellness.”
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal, India; the rally started and ended at IEM Management House.
- When
- Wednesday, October 8; the rally began at 3 p.m. The year was not specified.
- Why
- To challenge stigma around seeking psychological support and encourage community conversations about mental well-being.
Key facts
- Event
- IEM United for Wellness
- Theme
- Together for Mental Well-being
- Participants
- Nearly 1,200
- Start time
- 3 p.m.
- Starting and ending point
- IEM Management House
- Route
- College More and RS Software, returning via Ring Road
- Organisers and partners
- IEM Department of Basic Science and Humanities, Rotary Club of Salt Lake Silicon Valley, Lions Club of Kolkata IEM and Lions Club of Kolkata Salt Lake IEM
Quotes
Satyajit Chakrabarti
Vice Chancellor and Director of the IEM-UEM Group
“Mental health awareness must move beyond classrooms, counselling rooms and seminars to become a collective social responsibility. When nearly 1,200 young people and members of our community walk together for mental well-being, the message becomes stronger — no one should have to face emotional struggles in silence.”
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“Education is not limited to academic achievement; it is equally about developing emotionally resilient, socially responsible and compassionate individuals. Mental well-being is essential for enabling young people to realise their potential.”
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