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Project Saathi: Schools Foster Student Mental Well-being
17 Oct
Summary
- Project Saathi uses yoga and mindfulness for student emotional support.
- The project targets 3,000 students in six Chandigarh government schools.
- It was launched in January 2025 to combat rising student stress.
Project Saathi aims to create emotionally supportive school environments to address student anxiety and stress. The initiative utilizes yoga, mindfulness, value education, and mindful games. This project was conceived in November 2024 by the Chandigarh Citizens' Foundation (CCF) in response to rising concerns over student suicides.
Launched on January 29, 2025, Saathi began sessions with students in February 2025 across six government schools. The CCF has coordinated the project, involving 3,000 students in activities focused on mindful learning and emotional stability. These six schools are located in Sectors 16, 18, 19, 33, 38 West, and 39.
Former chief of army staff General VP Malik, president of CCF, emphasized creating a replicable model for supportive school environments. He highlighted the importance of long-term progress monitoring for the project's effectiveness. Discussions also underscored the significance of emotional intelligence, positive relationships, and mindfulness in creating inclusive learning spaces.
