Topic: Social Justice
Q2. Suicide inflicts profound damage, necessitating multi-sectoral collaborations to achieve a significant reduction in mortality rates in India. Discuss (15M)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Wire
Why the question:
Crimes Against Women and Children, Suicides, Sudden Deaths Increased in 2022: NCRB Report
Structure of the answer:
Introduction: Highlight the seriousness of the issue of suicide and its impact on mortality rates in India. Present data and statistics related to suicide rates in India.
Body:
Mention the factors contributing to suicide, such as mental health issues, social factors, etc.
Identify challenges and barriers in implementing effective suicide prevention measures e.g., societal stigma, lack of awareness, and mental health infrastructure as potential hurdles.
Mention strategies for multi-sectoral collaborations, including public awareness campaigns, mental health support systems, and training programs.
Recently, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India has announced the “National Suicide Prevention Strategy”. Mention a few of the strategies.
Conclusion:
Conclude with the need to tackle this issue with care and sensitivity.
