Education
IIT Delhi Director Promises Accountability Following Student Death
Deccan Herald1h
THE BRIEF
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IIT Delhi Director Prof Rangan Banerjee rejected immediate faculty resignations over student Rishikesh Kumar's death, urging students to wait two weeks for an independent inquiry led by Justice Mukta Gupta.
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The institute plans to increase its current count of 15 counsellors, audit mental health systems with alumni, and provide financial support to the deceased student's family within one week.
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Banerjee confirmed that no punitive or disciplinary action will be taken against protesting students and pledged to prioritize student wellness and infrastructure for his remaining six months in office.