Last Update: February 21, 2023, 10:50 IST
The recent suicide by a student of IIT Bombay amid allegations of caste discrimination has again highlighted the rigorous curriculum and competition at the prestigious institutions (Shutterstock image for representation).
IIT Bombay Director Subhashis Chowdhary has announced that the institute is working towards revamping its undergraduate curriculum to make it “more relevant and motivating for students and reduce some of the stress”.
IIT-Bombay student’s suicide stirs up many Indian institutions technology (IITs) are taking preventive measures like counseling and mentoring for students with low grades and backlog, reducing course load and setting up mental-wellness centres.
The recent suicide by a student of IIT Bombay amid allegations of caste discrimination has again put the spotlight on the rigorous curriculum and competition at the prestigious institutions.
IIT Bombay Director Subhashis Chowdhary has announced that the institute is working towards changes in its undergraduate curriculum to make it “more relevant and motivating for the students and reduce some of the stress”.
“We are actively working to create an inclusive campus where all students feel at home,” Chowdhury said.
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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) has called a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the recent suicide by 18-year-old Darshan Solanki at IIT-Bombay.
At IIT Guwahati, several steps have been taken by the Center for Holistic Wellbeing to promote the holistic well-being of students on campus and help bridge the gap between the stigma associated with accessing counseling and mental health care.
“The details of students with low CPI (cumulative performance index) and backloggers are shared by the academic section with the dean and chairman of the welfare board. Faculty advisors and counselors are accordingly asked to approach each and every student to understand their mental state and reason for under-performance.
“Accordingly, depending on the reason for the low performance, steps are taken by the counselors or faculty advisors to support and advise them,” said Bithaiyya Grace Jagannathan, associate dean for students’ affairs, IIT Guwahati.
Concerned over cases of suicides by IIT students, IIT-Delhi, before the COVID-19 shutdown, revamped its curriculum to help students effectively deal with the pressure of studies and keep away such suicidal tendencies. Was given a new look. The institute is in the process of further revising its curriculum.
according to the ministry Education Data, IITs recorded 34 suicides between 2014-2021 – 18 students were from SC and OBC communities.
In a council meeting in 2010, the ministry had asked all IITs to open wellness centers and hire professional counselors on a mandatory basis.
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