New Delhi: The Delhi government will launch a Mental Health and Well-being Policy on November 19, Education Minister Ashish Sood said, adding that the government is introducing the policy to make children’s mental, emotional and psychological well-being an integral part of the education system.
Reviewing the proposed policy, Sood said the government is working to create a safe and sensitive educational environment where social stigma and misconceptions around mental health are dispelled and children can express their feelings without hesitation, according to a post by the Delhi government on X.
With the aim of making children’s mental, emotional and psychological well-being an integral part of the education system, the Delhi government is introducing a Mental Well-being Policy.
— Delhi Government (@DelhiGovDigital) November 11, 2026
Under the proposed policy, emphasis will be placed on developing an educational environment where children’s feelings are understood, they are heard, and they receive support as needed, the Delhi government said. Under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s leadership, it said, the government is prioritising children’s holistic development rather than limiting education to classrooms, textbooks and examination results.
“Mental health and well-being are essential to building a healthier, happier and stronger society,” Sood said in his own post on X. “Our focus is to create greater awareness, ensure accessible support and build an environment where every individual feels heard, understood and supported.”
In a separate post on X, Sood said a stronger education system begins with student well-being, and that the government is working to make mental health an integral part of Delhi’s education system. With expert consultations and a strong emphasis on effective policy implementation, the commitment is to “healthier minds, safer schools and a brighter future for every student”, he said.
A Stronger Education System Begins with Student Well-being! Under the visionary guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji and the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Smt. @gupta_rekha Ji, we are working towards making mental health an integral part of Delhi’s education system.
— Ashish Sood (@ashishsood_bjp) November 11, 2026
