Sikkim records big decline in suicide rate over three years (opens original article in a new tab)

Sikkim's suicide rate decreased by 15.8% from 2022 to 2024, dropping from 43.1 to 36.3 per lakh population, according to NCRB data.

• Suicide rate fell 15.8% over three years.
• Health Minister credited initiatives like National Mental Health Programme and Tele-MANAS for the decline.
• Measures included anti-stigma campaigns and expanded mental health services.