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
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