Overview

• The task force unveiled a new website hosting five stakeholder-specific surveys to collect views from students, parents, faculty, mental-health professionals and the public.
• It has completed pilot visits at Ramjas College, Jamia Millia Islamia, the Indian Institute of Science and Bangalore Medical College to test survey tools and gather initial insights.
• Region-wise institutional consultations will expand outreach across India’s more than 60,000 higher-education institutions.
• Chaired by Justice S Ravindra Bhat, the Supreme Court-mandated panel must submit binding interim guidelines by the end of September and a final report by year-end.
• The task force will analyse survey data, site-visit findings and expert consultations to propose reforms addressing systemic gaps, equity issues and support services.