India, Aug. 8 -- The National Task Force on Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in higher education institutions will prepare its report by analysing data from ongoing online surveys, visiting institutions region-wise, particularly in areas with a history of more suicide incidents, and speaking to stakeholders engaged in suicide prevention work, former Supreme Court judge justice (retired) S Ravindra Bhat, who heads the task force, said on Friday.

The 18-member task force was established by the Supreme Court in March 2025 and has held four meetings to date. It is scheduled to submit its interim report by the end of September and a final report by the end of the year.

The task force is mandated to identify key causes of student ...