UGC Asks Institutes to Focus on Sports, Rope in Mental Health Professionals to Ensure Students Well-Being

The University Scholarship Commission (UGC) has published the guidelines to ensure the emotional and mental well-being of students enrolled in Higher Education Institutions of India (HEI). The guidelines aim to promote physical fitness and sports among students and protect them against any kind of stress caused by academic pressure, peer pressure or behavioral problems. The … Read more

Create cells to address mental health issues of students: UGC draft guidelines

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has prepared draft guidelines mandating the creation of dedicated cells at colleges and universities that have mental health counselors to help students cope with academic and peer pressure. peers, stress and depression. Under the guidelines, which are likely to be released for public comment on Tuesday, these cells are also … Read more