Another student suicide case was reported in Rajasthans Kota on Tuesday night. Now, the death toll soured to the fourth suicide within this month and the 22nd case so far in 2023, bringing student deaths in the entrance coaching hub to hit headlines.According to the police, the 18-year-old boy, identified as Valmiki Jangid from Bihars Gaya, was studying in a coaching institute for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main examination for admission into the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT).Since 2022, reportedly he was studying in Kotas Mahavir Nagar area.As Kota is witnessing an increase in suicides, it is indeed become a serious matter of concern. This year, almost 22 coaching students have committed suicide so far.These suicides have raised concerns about the mental health of students.Raking notes from the prevailing cases, the state government has announced several steps to address including a helpline for students in Kota.
