In India, suicide is now a major cause of death for individuals between 15 and 29 years old, a concerning pattern influenced by various socio-economic, cultural, and psychological factors. Intense academic stress, joblessness, family disputes, and mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety play a major role in the crisis. The social stigma attached to mental health can deter people from seeking help, making the issue worse. Moreover, the swift growth of cities and changes in society have resulted in feelings of alienation and stress among young people, making the situation worse.

In order to address this concerning problem, the National Suicide Prevention Strategy (NSPS) concentrates on various key areas. First and foremost, the objective is to enhance mental health services by making them more accessible and affordable. This involves incorporating mental health into primary healthcare and educating healthcare providers on spotting issues early and taking action. In addition, the NSPS focuses on interventions within communities, raising awareness and decreasing stigma related to mental health. This includes involving schools, colleges, and workplaces in establishing supportive atmospheres.

Another vital aspect involves limiting access to tools for suicide, such as pesticides and drugs. Enforcing strict rules and supervision can decrease impulsive suicides. The NSPS also supports extensive data gathering and research to comprehend the root causes and patterns, facilitating policy decisions based on evidence. India’s goal is to lower the suicide rate and create a supportive environment for its youth to prosper by focusing on these aspects.Besides, the NSPS is aimed at the implementation of interventions in communities, education of the population on the issues of mental health promotion, and reduction of prejudice against individuals with mental disorders. This entails engaging school, college, and workplace entities in creating such favorable environments.
The other significant factor focuses on restricting the use of mechanisms of suicide for instance, pesticides and drug. This suggests that while the reduction of choice and the forensic subculture imposed strict rules and supervision can lower impulsive suicides. The NSPS also entails huge data collection and analysis to be able to identify the causative factors and profile the occurrences as a basis for framing policies, thus aiming to control suicide rates.