58% increase in student suicides in Odisha from 2021 to 2023, rising from 119 cases to 189.

In Odisha, student suicides surged by 58% from 2021 to 2023, rising from 119 cases in 2021 to 189 in 2023. A total of 481 students, including 263 girls and 218 boys, died by suicide in this period. Contributing factors include heightened competition, societal pressures, and insufficient emotional support. Experts emphasize the need for early intervention and counseling to combat this growing crisis.

September 02, 2024
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