Poddar Group of Institutions
Poddar Group of Institutions

World Mental Health Day 2026

The NSS Club, in association with Poddar Sansthan and the Department of Arts, Poddar International College, Jaipur, celebrated World Mental Health Day on 9 October 2026 to promote mental health awareness and emotional well-being among students.


The programme featured an insightful session by Dr. Manaswi Gautam, Consultant Psychiatrist, Mental Health Expert, and Wellness and Emotional Well-being Advocate, who shared valuable insights on emotional wellness, resilience, and healthy coping strategies.


The event also included a Dance of Emotions, mental health awareness reels, poster presentations, student speeches, and the Well-being Tree Activity, coordinated by Ms. Suhasini Shukla, Assistant Professor, Psychology.

The programme commenced with a warm welcome by Principal Prof. Praveen Goswami, who presented a plant to the guest as a token of respect. Dr. Manaswi Gautam was later felicitated with a memento in appreciation of his valuable contribution.

The event was successfully organised by NSS Club Programme Officer Dr. Shilpika Tewari, Dr. Vinod Kumar Jain, and Co-convener Mr. Naman Gautam.

Let’s break the stigma, encourage open conversations, and make mental health a priority.