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Gujarat Introduces Mandatory Mental Health Support in Secondary Schools
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 09:46 PM
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The Gujarat state government has mandated mental health support services in all secondary schools, aiming to address rising student mental health concerns.
The Gujarat government has announced a new directive that will make mental health support mandatory in all secondary schools across the state.
The policy aims to tackle the growing mental health challenges faced by students by ensuring the presence of trained counselors and dedicated support centers.
Implementation will be overseen by the Department of Education in coordination with the Department of Health, with rollout slated to begin in the next academic year.
The move is part of Gujarat’s broader education reforms designed to improve student well-being and academic outcomes.
The policy aims to tackle the growing mental health challenges faced by students by ensuring the presence of trained counselors and dedicated support centers.
Implementation will be overseen by the Department of Education in coordination with the Department of Health, with rollout slated to begin in the next academic year.
The move is part of Gujarat’s broader education reforms designed to improve student well-being and academic outcomes.