UGC releases uniform mental health and well-being policy for higher education
20 Jan, 2026
UGC releases uniform mental health and well-being policy for higher education
Unit 9 — People, Development and EnvironmentUnit 10 — Higher Education System
What Happened?
In January, the UGC released guidelines for a uniform mental health and well-being policy in higher educational institutions. The framework calls for a mental health and well-being Support Centre and a Monitoring Committee, with implementation oversight by the UGC. It aligns the institutional approach with the National Education Policy framework.
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