24/09/2026
State-Level Consultation on Student Mental Health Begins at Rajpipla
A two-day State-Level Consultation on Student Mental Health under the Manodarpan initiative, launched by the Ministry of Education under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, commenced today at Rajpipla, with the collaboration of Children’s Research University, Gandhinagar.
The inaugural session was graced by Prof. Madhukarbhai S. Padvi, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Birsa Munda Tribal University; Dr. Darshanaben Deshmukh, MLA, Nandod; Dr. T. S. Joshi, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Children’s Research University; Prof. Vinod K. Shanval, In-charge, Manodarpan Cell, NCERT, New Delhi; Dr. Bijay Kumar Malik, Professor, NCERT, New Delhi; Prof. Jignesh Patel, Director–IQAC, Children’s Research University; and Dr. Chirag Darji, Associate Professor, Children’s Research University.
More than 200 teachers and child counsellors from across Gujarat are participating in the consultation. The programme provides a platform for meaningful dialogue and exchange of experiences on student mental health, emotional well-being, stress management, counselling and the overall development of children and adolescents.
The consultation will bring together educators, counsellors and experts to deliberate on students’ emotional and psychological needs, timely guidance and support, and the creation of a safe, sensitive and supportive environment in educational institutions.
📍 Venue: Hotel VR Inn, Vavdi, Rajpipla, Narmada
📅 Dates: 24–25 September 2026
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