IIT Kharagpur Prioritises Student Mental Health with Policy Changes and Academic Flexibility
In response to recent student suicides, IIT Kharagpur is considering easing academic regulations and introducing support measures to alleviate stress and promote student well-being.
New Measures Aim to Prioritise Student Mental Health at IIT KGP
IIT Kharagpur Updates: In response to a series of student suicides, IIT Kharagpur is reviewing its academic framework to reduce stress and enhance student well-being. One of the key measures under consideration is a reform of the attendance policy, aimed at creating a more balanced and supportive academic environment. The recent tragedies have prompted the institute to reassess policies that may be contributing to student distress.
New Measures Aim to Prioritise Student Mental Health
Following a spate of student suicides on campus, the IIT Kharagpur administration has taken a considered step towards easing academic pressures. Among the key changes is a planned reform of the attendance policy, aimed at striking a healthier balance between academic rigour and student well-being, reports Dipawali Mitra.
Amit Patra, Director of IIT Kharagpur, said: "Discussions are on regarding reforms in the attendance policy to ease academic load. But, it will take time, as the final decision will be approved at the Senate. Regarding cases of stress due to de-registration, we are looking into the matter separately.
As per media reports, a senior official of IIT Kharagpur said: "We're working to reform attendance policy of the institute, so that academic life of students becomes a bit easier. This is a measured step in striking a balance between well-being of students and academics."
Suicide Cases at IIT Kharagpur
Md Asif Qamar, a third-year civil engineering student, was found dead in his hostel room on Sunday, just two weeks after the death of fourth-year student Aniket Walkar. Qamar's death marks the third student suicide this semester, the fourth in less than a year, and the ninth in five years at the premier institute. In the days following Walkar’s death, sources indicate that faculty members were informally advised not to de-register students from courses solely due to attendance shortages.
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Hostels at IIT Kharagpur are furnished with beds, tables, chairs, high-speed LAN ports, fans, lights and adequate electricity ports. The quantity of the aforementioned things may vary depending upon the occupancy of the room whether it’s single room, double sharing or triple occupancy sharing.
Also, some halls (hostel is referred to as hall of residence at IIT Kharagpur and hostellers as boarders) have washing machine facilities and some don’t. Laundry service is available at a reasonable price.
Lal Bahadur Shastri (LBS) Hall of Residence is the largest hostel in terms of area and facilities. Lal Bahadur Shastri Hall of Residence construction completed in 2010 is a modern state-of-the-art hostel. It is a very spacious hostel and has many blocks in it. Apart from LBS Hall of Residence, there are several other hostels on the campus of IIT Kharagpur.
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