Ministry of Education, constitutes Three Member Committee to examine student death at IIIT, Ranchi

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The Ministry of Education has taken cognizance of the unfortunate death of a student at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Ranchi campus. In order to examine the circumstances and related issues in detail, a three-member committee headed and chaired by Prof. Rajni Abbi, Director, South Campus, University of Delhi, along with a senior psychiatrist and a senior officer from the Ministry of Education, as Members has been constituted. Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Ranchi is a Public Private Partnership Institute established under the (PPP Mode).

The Committee has been mandated to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident and assess the implementation of the Guidelines, with particular reference to the availability and functioning of basic facilities, institutional support systems, counselling and mentoring arrangements, and student grievance redressal mechanisms. It will identify any systemic gaps and recommend appropriate measures to strengthen student well-being and help prevent the recurrence of such incidents. The Committee shall interact with stakeholders and examine relevant records and documents as required.

The Ministry is undertaking suitable interim administrative arrangements to ensure the smooth and effective functioning of the Institute, keeping in view the interests and well-being of the students.

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