NEW DELHI, Nov. 11 -- The Delhi government will soon launch a mental well-being policy to address emotional and psychological health among children and youth up to 29 years of age, including those outside the formal education system, Minister Ashish Sood said on Wednesday. The proposed policy will cover CM SHRI schools, government and government-aided schools, higher education institutions, private educational institutions and children with special needs, the education minister said.
Sood reviewed the proposed policy and said the government aims to create an environment where children can discuss their emotional well-being openly without fear or stigma. The policy will extend responsibility for children's well-being beyond teachers to the ...