National Task Force Survey – Government Polytechnic Doyang, Wokha.

National Task Force Survey – Government Polytechnic Doyang, Wokha

As per the directive from the Directorate of Technical Education (Letter No. DTE/ESTT-1/2023-24/ dated 11th September 2025), Government Polytechnic Doyang, Wokha actively participated in the National Task Force Survey on Students’ Mental Health and Suicide Prevention held on 11th September 2025.

A total of 22 participants (12 students and 10 faculty members) took part in the survey, contributing to the nationwide effort to assess and strengthen mental health initiatives in educational institutions.

The report highlighted existing state-level initiatives such as Tele-MANAS (launched 2023) and the District Mental Health Programme (DMHP, launched 2016-17), both supported by the National Health Mission (NHM). These programs aim to enhance counselling accessibility, reduce stigma, and promote awareness of mental health issues among students.

Key recommendations include recruiting dedicated counsellors in higher education institutions, integrating mental health awareness modules into the curriculum, and fostering collaborations with NGOs for outreach programs.

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