Uttar Pradesh to set up mental health support cells in all universities and colleges
The Uttar Pradesh government is establishing mental health support cells in all state universities and colleges to provide counseling and stress management for students. This initiative aims to create a uniform policy to address academic pressure and emotional well-being across higher education institutions.
Why it matters
This policy represents a systemic attempt to address the growing mental health crisis among students in India's higher education sector.
Uttar Pradesh government on Monday (September 7, 2026) announced that a mental health support cell will be established in every university and college and a uniform policy for students’ mental health will be developed across higher education institutions.
“The Yogi Government has taken an important initiative regarding the mental health and well-being of students pursuing higher education in the State. With the objective of providing students with a healthy, safe, and stress-free academic environment, a uniform Student Mental Health and Well-Being Policy will be prepared for all higher education institutions in the State,” reads an official statement.
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