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Education
Haryana to launch mental‑health support system for students class 6‑12
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 10:16 AM
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The Haryana government announced a dedicated mental‑health support framework for students from class 6 to 12, aiming to provide counselling and crisis intervention across schools.
The state of Haryana has unveiled a plan to create a mental‑health support system specifically for pupils studying in classes six through twelve. The proposal seeks to embed professional counselling services within schools, offering students a structured avenue to address emotional and psychological challenges.
According to the announcement, the initiative will be coordinated by the education department in partnership with qualified mental‑health practitioners. Schools are expected to set up dedicated counselling cells and ensure that students can access help without stigma.
The government emphasized that early intervention is crucial for academic performance and overall well‑being, and the new framework is intended to complement existing educational policies. Details on rollout timelines and funding allocations are to be communicated in the coming weeks.
According to the announcement, the initiative will be coordinated by the education department in partnership with qualified mental‑health practitioners. Schools are expected to set up dedicated counselling cells and ensure that students can access help without stigma.
The government emphasized that early intervention is crucial for academic performance and overall well‑being, and the new framework is intended to complement existing educational policies. Details on rollout timelines and funding allocations are to be communicated in the coming weeks.