20-year student suicide rate in India doubles national average in key states, report finds.

India's student suicide rate has risen at an alarming annual rate, surpassing the nation's population growth rate and overall suicide trends, according to a new report. Over the past two decades, student suicides have doubled the national average, with Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Madhya Pradesh consistently recording the highest numbers. The report highlights the need for increased attention and support for students' mental health. Key risk factors behind student suicides include academic distress, forced career choices, lack of support from educational institutions, ragging and bullying, discrimination, financial stress, changing family structures, emotional neglect, and societal apathy.