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Education
SCPCR Urges Schools to Employ Qualified Counsellors, Not Teachers
✍️ Pioneer Edge
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 03:46 AM
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The Sikh Children and Parents' Council (SCPCR) has called on schools to hire professional counsellors instead of relying on teachers for student counseling. The move aims to improve mental health support for students.
The Sikh Children and Parents' Council (SCPCR) has issued a statement urging educational institutions to employ qualified counsellors for student guidance rather than relying on teachers.
SCPCR argues that teachers, while essential to academics, may lack the specialized training required to address complex emotional and psychological issues faced by students. The council believes that dedicated counsellors can provide more focused support and help students navigate academic pressures and personal challenges.
The call comes amid growing concerns about student well‑being across India. SCPCR’s demand is part of a broader push to strengthen mental health resources in schools and ensure that students receive professional help when needed.
While the council has not specified a timeline for implementation, it has requested that school boards and education authorities review current counseling practices and consider hiring certified professionals.
The statement was released by SCPCR representatives during a press briefing, where they highlighted the importance of specialized training and ongoing professional development for school counsellors.
SCPCR argues that teachers, while essential to academics, may lack the specialized training required to address complex emotional and psychological issues faced by students. The council believes that dedicated counsellors can provide more focused support and help students navigate academic pressures and personal challenges.
The call comes amid growing concerns about student well‑being across India. SCPCR’s demand is part of a broader push to strengthen mental health resources in schools and ensure that students receive professional help when needed.
While the council has not specified a timeline for implementation, it has requested that school boards and education authorities review current counseling practices and consider hiring certified professionals.
The statement was released by SCPCR representatives during a press briefing, where they highlighted the importance of specialized training and ongoing professional development for school counsellors.