In a unique initiative, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay’s Student Wellness Centre (SWC) has set up a ‘Recharge Zone’ at the Powai campus.
This development comes considering the number of students seeking help from in house counsellors during the placement season.
Under this initiative, students can undergo sessions on pet therapy, foot spa, art and yoga at the venue to overcome their stress and anxiety.
It is pertinent to note that the placement season at IIT Bombay kicked off on December 1 this year, and the recharge zone is located close to the block where placement interviews are underway.
Students have welcomed this move as it helps them to relax and de-stress through therapy sessions available in the premises.
As per sources, the number of students who sought assistance from in house counsellors spiked significantly after the pandemic.
Currently, around eight counsellors work with SWC in Mumbai. Since first year chemical engineering student Darshan Solanki’s death by suicide on February 12, there have been frequent discussions on campus about the pressure on students and measures taken by the administration to help them handle stress.
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