SaralnamaNOTICE: The Rajasthan High Court has issued notices to the Centre and state government regarding a PIL for counsellors in educational institutes. The court seeks replies within 8 weeks on appointing psychological counsellors and setting up mental health centres in schools, colleges, and coaching institutes across Rajasthan. The PIL, filed on by 8 mental health experts, highlights high suicide rates among youth in several districts. It calls for trained counsellors within 6 months and a uniform mental wellness curriculum. The petition cites 1,799 suicides (ages 12-30) in Kota, Baran, and Jhalawar from 2015-2023, and 1,197 suicides (ages 10-30) in other districts from 2021-. The court has asked authorities for suggestions to improve student mental health support. (Updated 19 Sep 2025, 21:22 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- NOTICE: The Rajasthan High Court has issued notices to the Centre and state government regarding a PIL for counsellors in educational institutes
- The court seeks replies within 8 weeks on appointing psychological counsellors and setting up mental health centres in schools, colleges, and coaching institutes across Rajasthan
- The PIL, filed on by 8 mental health experts, highlights high suicide rates among youth in several districts