Six Student Suicides in Kota This Month Highlight Mental Health Crisis

Two more student suicides reported in Rajasthan's coaching hub Kota, raising the January toll to six and intensifying concerns over academic pressure and mental health support.

• Two students, a NEET aspirant from Gujarat and a JEE aspirant from Assam, died by suicide on Wednesday in Kota, Rajasthan.
• The total number of student suicides in Kota this month has reached six, with victims preparing for highly competitive exams like NEET and JEE.
• Authorities have implemented measures such as spring-loaded fans and stricter regulations on coaching centers, but concerns about enforcement remain.
• Rajasthan government data reveals 87 student suicides across the state over five years, with Kota accounting for 62 of these cases.
• Experts and activists point to academic pressure, isolation, and inadequate mental health support as key factors contributing to the crisis.

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