UGC's Bold Step: Mental Health Boost for Students in Higher Education
Published on: Jan. 15, 2026, 6:55 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The UGC panel suggests a mental health overhaul in educational institutions, advocating for specific counsellor-to-student ratios, periodic awareness, and dedicated centers. A draft guideline outlines necessary infrastructure and monitoring via 'MANASSETU' to ensure well-being and reduction in student distress, enhancing mental health support systems across higher education in India.
