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Student suicides surpass population growth rate in India; Maharashtra leads

Based on National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, the "Student suicides: An epidemic sweeping India" report shows that while overall suicide numbers increased by 2% annually, student suicides surged by 4% between 2021 and 2022. This rise is particularly concerning, as the report suggests that student suicide cases are likely underreported. Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Madhya Pradesh account for one-third of the national total.