Archive · 8 Oct 2026
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.”
- When
- Wednesday, October 8; the rally began at 3 p.m. The year was not specified.
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal, India; the rally started and ended at IEM Management House.
- Why
- To challenge stigma around seeking psychological support and encourage community conversations about mental well-being.
- 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