5 July 2026

Student suicide at IIIT Hyderabad

The incident serves as a contextual example for discussing the role of educational institutions in student mental health and the implementation of government welfare helplines like Tele Manas, though it is not a direct exam topic.

Questions

1. The rising incidence of student suicides in premier higher education institutions raises concerns about the adequacy of existing mental health support systems. Discuss the role of institutional support mechanisms and the significance of national helplines like Tele Manas in addressing this crisis. 150 words
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Prelims

1. Tele Manas, a government initiative mentioned in the context of mental health support, stands for:

   1. A Tele Mental Health Assessment and Network of Academic Support
   2. B Tele Mental Health Advocacy and National Assistance System
   3. C Tele Mental Health Awareness and National Action Service
   4. D Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States