"In a deeply sorrowful incident that has reverberated throughout the nation, a teenager who was diligently preparing for the fiercely competitive IIT-JEE in Kota, Rajasthan, tragically took his own life shortly after bidding farewell to his father. The untimely demise of 17-year-old Manish Prajapat, a determined class 12 student from Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, serves as a chilling reminder of the prevailing student mental health crisis and the severe repercussions of unrelenting academic stress.
The somber chapter of Manish's life came to a heart-wrenching close as he resorted to hanging himself with a bedsheet within the confines of his hostel room in Kota's Mahaveer Nagar vicinity. In the absence of a suicide note, authorities have turned their attention to the possibility that the weight of stress stemming from his academic struggles and erratic attendance at coaching sessions might have played a pivotal role in driving him to this unfortunate fate.
Tragically, Manish's tragedy is not an isolated incident within Kota's academic landscape. The recent suicides of Manjot Chabra and Bhargav Mishra, both young aspirants striving to conquer the challenging NEET and IIT-JEE examinations respectively, cast a disconcerting shadow over the city. Often touted as the epicenter for JEE and NEET hopefuls from all corners of the country, Kota's coaching industry stands as a testament to the lucrative nature of this sector, generating an astonishing annual revenue of ₹5,000 crore.
The distressing reality, however, lies in the city's alarming track record of student suicides. Official data from the district administration paints a grim portrait, with an average of three suicide incidents per month documented during the initial eight months of 2023 alone. To further accentuate the severity of the situation, the death toll reached an unsettling count of 20 by the midpoint of the year, an alarming parallel to the total student suicides recorded in the entirety of 2018 - a year already characterized by worrisome figures.
The underlying issue at hand is the relentless pursuit of academic excellence, driven by a convergence of societal pressures and the towering expectations of parents. This unyielding race for top-tier scores and coveted admissions has compelled many young individuals to abandon their genuine passions and disregard their mental well-being in the process. The omnipresent pressure from peers only compounds the challenge, often propelling students into an unending cycle of stress and anxiety.
Kota's coaching industry, despite its laudable role in nurturing scholastic talents, has not been exempt from criticism. The much-anticipated Coaching Institute (Regulation and Control) Bill, designed to introduce much-needed oversight on private educational institutions and alleviate student stress, remains stalled, allegedly due to formidable resistance from influential coaching entities. This leaves lingering doubt about the government's commitment to addressing the rampant student suicide crisis.
The time has come for a collective awakening, a resolute acknowledgment that academic success should never come at the expense of precious lives. The heartrending loss of these young minds underscores the exigent requirement for a holistic approach to student well-being. Parents, educators, and policymakers must unite in their efforts to cultivate a nurturing environment that fosters individual interests and aspirations while prioritizing mental health.
In summation, the tragic series of student suicides in Kota casts an unflinching spotlight on the darker facets of India's academic pressure cooker. The unchecked pursuit of scholastic achievement, intertwined with societal and parental expectations, has inadvertently fostered an environment rife with peril for students' mental well-being. It is incumbent upon all stakeholders to collaborate in placing the dreams, mental health, and lives of students above the relentless race for top-tier marks. Only through this collective effort can Kota truly evolve into a bastion of holistic growth and the nurturing of young talents.
#Kota #Rajasthan #IITJEE #Students #MentalHealth #HWNews #NEET
To Join Youtube Membership - [ Ссылка ]
SUBSCRIBE to HW News English Here ► [ Ссылка ]
Connect With Us On:
→ Facebook: [ Ссылка ]
→ Twitter: [ Ссылка ]
→ Instagram: [ Ссылка ]
→ Dailymotion : [ Ссылка ]
For More Videos Visit Here:
[ Ссылка ]
