India, Oct. 13 -- The Ministry of Education has set up a three-member committee to examine the death of a first-year student at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Ranchi, an official statement said on Tuesday.

The committee is headed by Professor Rajni Abbi, Director of the South Campus of the University of Delhi. It also includes a senior psychiatrist and a senior officer of the ministry.

The panel has been asked to examine the circumstances of the incident and assess the availability of basic facilities on campus. It will also review counselling, mentoring and student grievance redressal arrangements.

The committee will identify systemic gaps and recommend measures to strengthen student well-being and prevent a rec...