IIT Kanpur Suicides: Government Forms Inquiry Committee, Seeks Report in 15 Days

• The Ministry of Education has formed a three-member inquiry committee following a recent student suicide at IIT Kanpur.
• The committee will assess the effectiveness of counseling, grievance redressal, and support systems for students at IIT Kanpur.
• Prof. Anil Sahasrabudhe (NETF Chairperson) will chair the committee, with Dr. Jitendra Nagpal (Senior Psychiatrist) and a Joint Secretary from Higher Education as members.
• The committee will investigate past suicide cases at IIT Kanpur and review compliance with July 2023 mental well-being guidelines.
• It will identify shortcomings in the mental health system, academic pressure, social environment, and administrative support affecting students.

Why It Matters: Government forms high-level committee to investigate IIT Kanpur student suicides and improve mental health support.