Student suicides jump by 64.9% between 2013-23: NCRB data
According to National Crime Records Bureau's (NCRB) data, student suicide in India rose by 64.9% from 8,423 in 2013 to 13,892 in 2023. Student suicides accounted for 8.1% of total 1,71,418 suicides reported in 2023, NCRB said. "These deaths reflect emotional and psychological challenges many young people face, often due to academic pressure, family expectations," a Delhi-based doctor added.