Suicides surge in IITs, IIMs and other elite institutions: Will SC intervention put safety before reputation?

India's top colleges face a crisis as student suicides surge, prompting Supreme Court intervention. A national task force is investigating the alarming rise, with over 98 deaths since 2018. Despite a nationwide survey, many institutions remain unresponsive, risking legal action. Reforms are urgently needed to address academic and social pressures impacting student well-being.

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