Look beyond engineering: Kota collector to parents

In the letter, the DM claims to have read over two dozen suicide notes during his tenure.

Three days after a 17-year-old IIT aspirant from Bihar allegedly committed suicide, Kota’s District Collector Ravi Kumar Surpur has written a letter to parents asking them to look beyond engineering and medicine as careers for their children.

In the letter, the DM claims to have read over two dozen suicide notes during his tenure. Recounting the suicides, he adds: “All of them thought that death was a much peaceful and effortless action than going through this dilemma of artificially doing what parents want them to do.”

[related-post]

In his advice to parents, Kumar says: “Good career in engineering and medicine is more or less like certain insurance in terms of decent earning…However, art, entertainment, professional sports, literature, health and fitness, entrepreneurship, journalism, photography, event management, music, adventure etc have witnessed immense growth. The point is not about asking you to see them as better options, but certainly to see them also as options.”

Story continues below this ad

The letter has been sent to education institutes across the district so that it can be mailed to parents.

WATCH INDIAN EXPRESS VIDEOS HERE

Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram

Loading Taboola...

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said the designation gives law enforcement “enhanced powers to combat a group that has instilled fear through violence and intimidation”.

Canada designates Lawrence Bishnoi gang a terrorist entity

Cities4 hr ago

The Canadian government has labeled the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist group, granting authorities more authority to combat their violent behavior. The gang, operating in British Columbia, Ontario, and Alberta, has been connected to 50+ violent incidents since 2023.

View all shorts

Live Blog

Top Stories

Cities Canada designates Lawrence Bishnoi gang a terrorist entity

Lucky Ali on his legendary father Mehmood on his death anniversary

Entertainment Exclusive | Lucky Ali on 'strict father' Mehmood: 'He had 27 cars but I wasn't allowed to touch any; he would give me Rs 5 every day and ask for hisaab'

The Bengaluru woman highlighted that Europeans understand boundaries between work and leisure, while Indians never prioritise personal life (Representative image/Unsplash)

Sports 'Trophy leke bhaag gaye woh': Suryakumar Yadav on the bizarre Asia Cup award presentation

Opinion Before economy slows, cut the rate