IIT Madras Hosts National Workshop to Promote Student Wellness and Personal Growth
Chennai, July 2026:
Recognizing that academic success depends on emotional well-being, IIT Madras hosted a two-day national workshop titled "Celebrating Minds: From Academic Excellence to Sustainable Wellness." The event brought together more than 200 faculty members and student support professionals from higher education institutions across South India.
Conducted under the Ministry of Education's Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme, the workshop focused on strengthening student support systems through mental wellness, resilience, emotional intelligence, and holistic development.
Experts highlighted that personal growth, stress management, communication, and emotional well-being are becoming essential components of technical education alongside academic excellence.
