Ministry of Education issues guidelines for the prevention of self-harm:
In the wake of rising incidents of suicides the country, the Ministry of Education has released a suicide prevention guideline for schools, with the aim of promoting children’s safety along the lines of ‘Every Child Matters’. The title of these guidelines emphasizes the importance of keeping every child safe, with each letter signifying a different meaning. These guidelines aim to make schools sensitive to any situation, promote awareness, foster understanding, and provide solutions for cases involving self-harm. They are designed to address and eliminate problems effectively. Additionally, a Wellness Center will be established to further support these efforts.