Rajasthan Launches Mental Health Programme ‘Khushishala In 1,500 Government Schools
Rajasthan has introduced a structured mental health and well-being programme in primary education with the launch of the ‘Khushishala’ initiative in around 1,500 government schools. The programme, implemented by the Rajasthan State Council of Educational Research and Training (RSCERT), targets students from Classes 1 to 5 and focuses on their emotional well-being, social development and life skills through activity-based learning.
According to a research titled ‘School Mental Health Program in India-Issues and Possible Practical Solutions’ by Vijaya Raman and Shanti Thomas, an estimated 13 per cent of youth under 18 years of age worldwide have significant mental health problems. Additionally, a significant percentage of mental health issues have their onset below 25 years of age.
These are the years when children spend most of their time in school. Several preventive school-based mental health interventions have proven to have some level of efficacy, as per the study.
The Rajasthan State Council of Education Research and Training, have designed a school-based approach to fostering positive mental health and well-being skills among children in government schools across Rajasthan.(courtesy NDTV).(UPDATED ON 28TH JUNE 2026)
