Exam Pressure Tragedies: Suicides in Rajouri, Doda Spark Mental Health Debate
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News18•18-01-2026, 18:19
Exam Pressure Tragedies: Suicides in Rajouri, Doda Spark Mental Health Debate
- •Two students in Rajouri and Doda districts of Jammu and Kashmir committed suicide after failing in one subject of the 10th-grade exam.
- •These incidents occurred after the Jammu and Kashmir School Education Board re-declared the 10th-grade exam results, raising concerns about student mental resilience.
- •A 16-year-old female student in Rajouri's Shahpur Kotranka and another student in Doda took their own lives due to result pressure.
- •Education expert Dr. Romesh Kumar emphasizes that education should focus on balanced development, emotional security, and stress management, not just marks.
- •Dr. Kumar, author of the internationally recognized 'Happy School Pustak', stresses the crucial role of parents and teachers in fostering a supportive environment and open dialogue with children.
Why It Matters: Student suicides in J&K highlight urgent need for mental health support and a holistic education approach.
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