IIT Delhi to Strengthen Mental Health Support, Recruit Full-Time Psychologists and Counsellors

IIT Delhi to strengthen mental health support, recruit full-time psychologists and counsellors

The announcement follows recommendations made by a committee constituted to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death by suicide of a 31-year-old. 

IIT Delhi to hire more counsellors, review mental health policy

IIT Delhi has shared inquiry recommendations and proposed mental health reforms after a student's death. The institute has also proposed mandatory empathy, soft-skills and mental health sensitisation workshops for faculty members, administrative personnel and hostel staff.

IIT Delhi announces mental health reforms after student’s death; plans more counsellors and grievance ombudsperson

IIT Delhi has announced institutional reforms to strengthen campus mental health services and student welfare following the death of student Rishikesh Kumar on August 22, 2026. The institute has outlined measures based on an external inquiry committee's recommendations, including additional clinical psychologists, counsellors, visiting psychiatrists, formal re-entry protocols and an independent Student Grievance Ombudsperson. An external panel w…

IIT Delhi announces student ombudsperson, mandatory empathy workshops for staff

IIT Delhi announced mental health reforms, including appointing an ombudsperson, hiring psychologists, and mandatory staff empathy workshops. Following an inquiry into a student's death, an external committee will review existing wellness systems.

IIT-Delhi announces mental health reforms after student’s death - The Tribune

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, has announced a series of institutional reforms to strengthen its mental health support system and student welfare mechanisms following the death of student Rishikesh Kumar on August 22, 2026.