Schools to report on compliance with mental health guidelines: Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood

New Delhi: After a class 10 student died by suicide due to alleged mental harassment, Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Friday said he will seek a report from every school in the national capital over compliance with the CBSE's guidelines on psychological well-being of students.

"We have formed a committee to investigate the matter and the school has also taken action. I am looking into this issue as a serious, worried parent," Sood said.

He said he will write to all schools asking whether the CBSE's (Central Board of Secondary Education) directives on mental health and well-being of students are being followed.

"If any school is facing a difficulty, the state government will handhold them. I want the next generation to know that we are serious about their mental health and well-being," Sood said.

His remarks came after a class 10 student of St Columba's School allegedly died by suicide on Tuesday.

The boy jumped from the platform of Rajendra Place metro station around 2:30 pm. He was taken to BLK Super Speciality Hospital where he was declared dead.

On Thursday, the Delhi education department constituted a committee to look into the matter, while the school administration suspended four staff members, including the headmistress, coordinator and two teachers, pending inquiry.

According to the police, the student left a note naming a few teachers, alleging mental harassment, and requesting strict action against them. He also said his organs should be donated.