India, April 29 -- The Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday chaired a high-level review of National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kurukshetra, calling for "urgent steps" to improve campus life and student engagement, while also outlining reforms for students well-being across all higher educational institutions (HEIs).

In the meeting held with senior officials of ministry and NIT, Pradhan called for "campus vibrancy" and stronger systems for student mentoring, innovation and faculty accountability, according to a press release issued by Union education ministry.

The review meeting follows at least four incidents of students suicide at NIT Kurukshetra between February 16 and April 16 with three incidents reported in Apr...