AMID ongoing protests at IIT Bombay, a collective of nearly 150 alumni, parents, mental health experts and concerned citizens mailed a 10-page document titled “Enhance Wellbeing at IIT Bombay” to the institute. The document outlines 21 short, medium, and long-term recommendations, which the authors claim can fit in with IIT-B’s 2026-2030 strategic plan.

Short-term goals

Immediate recommendations focus on increasing the visibility of campus mental health support, establishing post-crisis communication protocols, and involving parents. The proposal suggests mechanisms for parents or local guardians to alert institute officials upon noticing behavioural changes in students.