Wellbeing & Wellness Committee

UGC guidelines mandate Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to prioritize holistic student wellness, focusing on mental, physical, and emotional health to foster a safe campus environment. Key requirements include establishing a Student Services Centre (SSC), appointing trained counselors, promoting physical activity (yoga/sports), and providing mental health support to reduce academic stress.

Objectives

To ensure equitable access to quality mental health services to all the students enrolled in Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) with special emphasis on

1. promote physical fitness and sports activities for students
2. creating safeguardsagainst academic pressure, peer-pressure, behavioral issues, stress, career concerns, depression and other issues pertaining to mental health of students;
3. to inculcate positive thinking & emotions in student community and
4. to promote positive and supportive network for students.

All HEIs in India may make or amend their Ordinances, regulatory provisions, and other rules accordingly to ensure that the directions given in these guidelines are implemented in the best interest of students.

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