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the secure environment of their homes to face the challenges of independent
life. At times, these new challenges can be intimidating and create
apprehension in the minds of young adults, which may lead to deviant
behaviors. Generally, the HEIs, without objective analysis of such deviant
behaviors, resort to punitive measures, including disciplinary action such as
suspension of the student for a specific or indefinite period. Such punitive
actions may create a sense of dejection and frustration in young minds.
Deviant behaviors among students have several educational implications.
The HEIs need to avoid such punitive measures to the extent possible and
take affirmative action through programs, including taking the services of
professional psychological counselors and promoting wellness through yoga
and meditation.

6. Structured reform/self-development programs may be initiated by
the universities, which can serve as catalysts for inducing behavioral change,
teaching values, and nurturing human strengths. The UGC has already
issued ‘Deeksharambh – A Guide to Student Induction Programme (SIP),
Mulya Pravah – Inculcation of Human Values and Professional Ethics in
Higher Educational Institutions, Jeevan Kaushal – Curriculum for Life
Skills. A successful reform through self-development and rehabilitation can
transform a possible danger into an asset for society. It is, therefore,
important for university administration to ensure proper and regular
monitoring of students' behavior and adopt necessary preventive and pre-
emptive measures to control deviant tendencies among the students. To this
end, amendments in the university statutes may be carried out if deemed
necessary. HEIs shall develop structured reform programme(s) to address
their specific requirements in consultation with stakeholders, including
specialists and professionals working in this field.

7. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with premier
Institutions - HEIs should plan for MOUs with institutions like
NIMHANS, HBAS, RINPAS, AIIMS, and other institutions where
departments of psychiatry are fully functional in case particular
pharmacological intervention or other medical interventions are required.

8. Mental health professionals-There is an acute shortage of trained and
competent mental health professionals in the country. There is greater
demand than supply of mental health professionals recognized by RCI
(Rehabilitation Council of India). Given this, the HEIs should start special
courses to prepare mental health professionals to be responsible for
educating and training professionals as per UGC/AICTE/MCI provisions
and guidelines.

General Guidelines

1. The students’ welfare provisions, which already exist in the institutions of
HEI in India, will have an added responsibility of collaborating with SSC,
Equal Opportunity Centre (EOC) and Gender Equity Centre, and SC/ST Cell

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