India, Oct. 29 -- The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has started taking steps to strengthen its Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC-ST) cell following the death of a student on campus last month.

The institute has formed a review committee to suggest changes to make the cell more effective. It has also established another committee to recommend measures to improve the hostel environment and support students' mental health.

The developments come after a student's alleged suicide on September 18 triggered protests on campus. Students had raised several demands before the institute's director and administration and sought clear deadlines for their implementation. Strengthening the SC-ST cell was among their key demands....