India, Oct. 23 -- The Punjab government has launched SANGAT mental health clubs in 40 colleges across the state to promote youth wellbeing, encourage early intervention and help prevent substance abuse under its campaign, Yudh Nashean Virudh.

The initiative, led by the Department of Higher Education in partnership with the Aditya Birla Education Trust (ABET), aims to create supportive campus environments where students can recognise signs of emotional distress, seek appropriate assistance and discuss mental health concerns without stigma.

Education minister Harjot Singh Bains and former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia interacted with student participants during the launch at Plaksha University in Mohali. Discussions focused o...