New Delhi: Union HRD Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has launched the MANODARPAN initiative of HRD Ministry to provide psychosocial support to students for their Mental Health and Well-being on Tuesday. MoS for HRD Sanjay Dhotre also graced the occasion along with concerned Secretaries Amit Khare and Anita Karwal.
As part of MANODARPAN initiative, HRD Minister launched a National Toll-free Helpline (8448440632), a special special web page of MANODARPAN on the portal of HRD Ministry, and a Handbook on MANODARPAN.
Speaking on the occasion, he said that COVID -19 is understandably a challenging time for everyone around the world. This Global pandemic is not only a serious medical concern, but also brings mixed emotions and psycho-social stress for all. With specific focus on children and adolescents, there are emerging mental health concerns that are often reported in such situations. Children and adolescents may be more vulnerable and may experience heightened level of stress, anxiety and fearfulness, along with a range of other emotional and behavioural issues.
The HRD Ministry has felt that while it is important to focus on continuing education on the academic front, the mental well-being of the students also needs to be given equal importance. So, Ministry has taken an initiative, named, MANODARPAN covering a wide range of activities to provide Psychosocial Support to students for their Mental Health & Well-being during the COVID outbreak and beyond, he added.
More deatils can also be accessed at http://manodarpan.mhrd.gov.in/
