Archive · 25 Jul 2025
IIT Kharagpur Launches SETU Mental Health Framework After Deaths
After four student deaths, IIT Kharagpur created 'SETU,' like a bridge, to help students.
It uses both tech and people.
SETU gives students therapists, counselors, and 24/7 online help.
There's also a smart system to watch for students who might need help early.
Students will lead their own support groups.
This will make the campus a better place for students' mental health.
IIT Kharagpur launched 'SETU' to address student mental health following four student deaths in 2025.
SETU integrates tech, human support, and student-driven initiatives for mental wellbeing.
The framework offers one-on-one therapy, psychiatric care, and 24/7 online counseling.
An AI-powered system will monitor emotional health, providing early alerts.
SETU includes peer-led empowerment through welfare committees and hostel units.
- Who
- IIT Kharagpur, students, and faculty.
- What
- The launch of the SETU mental health and wellness framework.
- When
- Launched on Friday, July 25, 2025.
- Where
- IIT Kharagpur, Kolkata.
- Why
- To address student mental health and wellbeing after four student deaths.
- Initiative Name
- SETU@IITKGP
- Launch Date
- July 25, 2025
- Director
- Professor Suman Chakraborty
- Online Counseling Provider
- YourDOST
