A cry for help, a call for reflection and action
The HinduThe current socio-academic climate in India raises significant concerns in the context of the nurturing of students. Coaching and student welfare in Kota Every year, over 2,00,000 aspirants from every corner of India flock to Kota in pursuit of ‘academic excellence’, to prepare rigorously for ‘coveted’ entrance examinations such as the JEE and the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test, the gateways to engineering and medical education in India, respectively. Enrolling in its residential coaching institutes, they ensure that Kota’s economy thrives — an impressive annual revenue of “approximately ₹10,000 crore” due to these educational pursuits. In 2022, according to data in the “Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India 2022” report by the National Crime Records Bureau, over 13,044 Indian students ended their lives — 7.6% of the total suicide fatalities in that year. The unyielding quest for scholastic distinction often overshadows the social facets of a student’s existence, driving them to sacrifice interpersonal bonds and pursuits that are essential for a well-rounded persona.
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