IIT Roorkee Drafts Mental Health Policy Framework for IITs
2 minute read
• Updated on 16 Feb, 2026, 4:22 PM, by Amrita Das
IIT Roorkee has started drafting a comprehensive mental health policy intended for adoption across all IITs. The framework was discussed during SAHYOG 2.0, an inter-IIT dialogue aligned with Supreme Court and UGC guidelines. Experts and delegates from leading institutions contributed to the policy discussions.
IIT Roorkee has initiated the drafting of a mental health policy designed to serve as a model framework for all Indian Institutes of Technology. The first draft has been prepared by the institute’s Wellness Centre in consultation with academic and clinical experts. The initiative aims to standardise mental health governance across IIT campuses.
SAHYOG 2.0 Inter-IIT Discussions on Mental Health Governance
The drafting process gained momentum during SAHYOG 2.0, an inter-IIT consultation platform focused on sharing institutional practices and policy inputs. The objective was to examine existing governance models and integrate effective measures into a unified policy for the IIT ecosystem.
SAHYOG 2.0 follows SAHYOG 1.0, conducted in 2024, and aligns with directions issued by the Supreme Court of India and the University Grants Commission (UGC) regarding mental health responsibilities in higher education institutions. The discussions were centred on creating a structured and responsive framework for student well-being across campuses.
- Institutional policy formulation strategies
- Preventive and crisis-response interventions
- Strengthening wellness centres and counselling cells
- Standard operating procedures for mental health emergencies
- Standardisation of mental health governance across IITs
Role of IIT Roorkee Wellness Centre and Leadership
The draft policy was developed by the Wellness Centre at IIT Roorkee with inputs from the Dean of Student Welfare, Associate Dean of Student Wellness, clinical psychologists, faculty members, and external advisors.
Director Prof. K K Pant emphasised that mental health and well-being are essential pillars of academic excellence. He stated that initiatives such as SAHYOG 2.0 demonstrate collective responsibility among IITs to address student mental health concerns through structured institutional mechanisms.
Participation of National Institutions and Experts
Delegates at SAHYOG 2.0 included deans, faculty members, and mental health professionals from all IITs. External experts from leading institutions also contributed to the discussions.
Participating institutions included AIIMS Rishikesh, GMCH Chandigarh, Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Institute of Psychiatry Kolkata, OP Jindal Global University, Mariwala Health Initiative, University of Delhi, and Uttarakhand Police and Forensic Science Institute (UPSIFS). A Supreme Court advocate and an anthropologist were also part of the consultation.
College News
Mumbai University Postpones July 7 Exams; Revised Schedule Awaited
FLAME University MU20 Knowledge Festival 2026 Registration Open
IIT Delhi Offline Certificate Program 2026 Registration Closes July 10
DU CSAS UG 2026 First Seat Allocation List Out July 16: Check Now
IIT Bombay Signs MoU with Japan's NII for Multilingual AI Research
Chandigarh University Scholars Summit 2026 Celebrates CUCET Toppers
IIT Bombay, SBI Life Launch AI Cybersecurity Hub for Insurance Innovation
BITS Pilani Climbs to QS World University Rank 575 in 2027 Rankings
MAHE Tops THE Impact Rankings 2026 with No. 1 Global SDG 5 Rank
BITS and RMIT Launch CS Program with India-Australia Study Path
IIT Roorkee News
QS World University Rankings 2027 RELEASED: MIT Tops Global List, IIT Delhi Leads India
JoSAA 2026 Counselling Allowed for Candidates Below 75% Criteria, Says IIT Roorkee
IIT Roorkee Rejects JEE Advanced 2026 Data Breach Claims Amid JoSAA Counselling
LIVEJEE Advanced 2026 Result (OUT) Live: Check Qualifying Marks, Rank List, Toppers List
JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Last Date Extended to May 5
JEE Advanced 2026 IIT Roorkee Scholarships, Exam on May 17
JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Begins Today (10 AM) at jeeadv.ac.in
COAP 2026 Schedule Out, GATE Counselling Starts May 11
IIT Roorkee, BITS Pilani Sign Agreement to Boost Research, Innovation
IIT Roorkee, BITS Pilani Sign Pact for Research and Academic Collaboration
