Rajasthan govt to set up mental health welfare cell for medical students
Press Trust of India | February 9, 2026 | 10:48 AM IST | 1 min read
Each medical college will also have a designated dean to specifically monitor and address students' mental health concerns, Naresh Goyal, medical education commissioner said.
JAIPUR: The Rajasthan government will set up a comprehensive well-being centre in every medical college, along with the establishment of a state-level mental health welfare cell, an official statement said.
Medical Education Commissioner Naresh Goyal issued the directions during the first meeting of the state-level task force constituted for the mental health and well-being of medical students.
He said that each medical college will also have a designated dean to specifically monitor and address students' mental health concerns , while administrative and academic systems will be strengthened to provide better psychological support .
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