India's Student Suicide Rate Alarmingly Outpaces Population Growth

• Student suicides in India growing at 4% annually, double the national average
• Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh account for one-third of student suicides
• Male student suicides decreased 6%, female suicides increased 7% from 2021 to 2022
• Report suggests underreporting due to stigma and lack of robust data collection
• Experts call for enhanced counseling and focus on student well-being over competition

Source: ndtv