PRESIDENT MURMU EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER STUDENT SUICIDES AND DROPOUTS

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday expressed concern over the “very serious issue” of students committing suicide, and urged all stakeholders to help them beat negative thinking and cope with study pressure in a positive way.

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Making a fervent appeal to teachers, family members and society to help out students by understanding their psychology, she said every individual has a unique talent and one should understand one’s own interests and abilities to choose the right direction accordingly.

Victory and defeat are part of life, she said, adding that momentary failure often paves the way to a big success in future.

The president was speaking at the state-level launch of ‘Sakaratmak Parivartan Ka Varsh’ (Year of Positive Change) of Brahma Kumaris at Shanti Sarovar Retreat Centre in Chhattisgarh capital Raipur.