The Jaipur Bench of Rajasthan High Court asked the Centre and state government to reply on a PIL about mental health in schools. The court wants answers in 8 weeks about putting counselors and mental health centers in all schools and colleges in Rajasthan.
Kota, 19 Sep 2025
The Jaipur Bench of Rajasthan High Court asked the Centre and state government to reply on a PIL about mental health in schools. The court wants answers in 8 weeks about putting counselors and mental health centers in all schools and colleges in Rajasthan.
Why the PIL was filed
Eight mental health experts filed the PIL on August 1, 2025. They are worried about many students killing themselves in Rajasthan. The PIL asks for trained counselors and mental health centers in all schools, colleges, and coaching centers. It also wants a special class on mental health for students of all ages. Eight mental health experts filed the PIL on August 1, 2025. They are worried about many students killing themselves in Rajasthan. The PIL asks for trained counselors and mental health centers in all schools, colleges, and coaching centers. It also wants a special class on mental health for students of all ages. Kota, The Jaipur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court on Friday issued notices to the Centre and the Rajasthan government on a PIL seeking counsellors and mental health centres across government and private educational institutions in…
What the data shows
From 2015 to 2023, 1,799 young people aged 12-30 killed themselves in Kota, Baran, and Jhalawar. From 2021 to March 2025, 1,197 people aged 10-30 killed themselves in Sikar, Jaipur South, and Jodhpur. This means more than 23 young people kill themselves every month in these areas. The people who filed the PIL say not having counselors in schools is against the law.
The lack of expert psychological counsellors in Rajasthan Board schools and state colleges/universities amounts to a violation of constitutional rights.
The court has asked for replies within 8 weeks. Follow The Rising News for more verified updates.
Updated 19 Sep 2025, 21:34 IST; source: link
