Ganta Srinivasa Rao warns colleges of stern action in regard to increasing student suicides

Ganta Srinivasa Rao warns colleges of stern action in regard to increasing student suicides
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During the last three years, around 38 Intermediate students have committed suicide owing to the pressure in academics amongst the residential colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

During the last three years, around 38 Intermediate students have committed suicide owing to the pressure in academics amongst the residential colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

Education Minister Ganta Srinivasa Rao on Saturday visited the hostel of Narayana College in Visakhapatnam and interacted with the students present at the hostel and warned all the colleges of stern action in this regard.

Stating that the problem is with the private hostels which are not owned by the colleges, he mentioned that there are 188 such affiliated hostels in AP.

Calling for a meeting of management of all residential colleges, hostels and parents on October 16, the Minister intends to hold serious discussions regarding the issue of suicides in hostels.

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