National Task Force to Set Up Portal for Data Collection on Students' Suicide

The Supreme Court-appointed National Task Force (NTF) on the mental health concerns of students and the prevention of suicides in Higher Educational Institutions, in its second meeting, discussed developing a portal for data collection.

- KAVITA BAJELI-DATT @ New Delhi

Held under the chairmanship of Justice S. Ravindra Bhat, a former SC judge, the meeting also discussed the existing regulations and guidelines.

"During the meeting, actions taken so far were reported and discussed in detail. Agenda points included developing a portal for data collection, reports and regulations, dissemination of questionnaires, onboarding of officers from DOSEL and MoHFW, coordination with institutions and NIEPA, among others," said a Union Education Ministry statement.