Proposal Letter by IIScian Prashant Sahay for a New post like Women’s Secretary in the Elected Students Representatives Body at Institution. Drafted by an IIScian Student (Details Below Dated 16.04.25).
KeyWords: Male Students Welfare, Male Suicide Prevention, Gender Equalitarians.
Recent Events on Campus.
- Male Student Distress, Depression & Suicides (Since 2015)
- Campus Bullying, Ragging & Mobbing.
- Attack on a Male PhD student by 4 UG male Students during Religious fest of Dahi Handi phod.(They broke Bones of student instead of matka)
*Add One More Student Voice to the Students’ Council: Call for a Men’s Secretary Post at IISc*
Dear all,
As the Students’ Council elections approach, I’d like to share a constructive suggestion *for those preparing their manifestos*:
Please consider including a proposal for the *creation of a “Men’s Secretary” post* in the IISc Students’ Council, and formally commit to requesting the administration to implement this from the next election cycle.
This proposal is focused solely on improving *student representation and welfare* — it is apolitical, non-ideological, and entirely based on student needs.
*What is the Men’s Secretary Post?*
• It would be a new elected representative position within the Students’ Council.
• Only Male students would contest, and
• Only male students would vote for this post — similar to how certain posts are elected by specific groups for focused representation.
*Why Is This Post Important?*
*1. Strengthens the Council with One More Elected Student Representative*:
This proposal directly increases democratic participation by adding another seat in the Council — giving students one more voice in how issues are raised, discussed, and addressed.
It reflects the diversity of student experiences and helps build a more inclusive and responsive Council.
*2. Addresses Well-Documented Mental Health Risks Among Male Students*
Extensive research highlights that male students are statistically more vulnerable to issues such as depression, suicide, and substance abuse — yet are significantly less likely to seek help through formal channels. IISc, like many high-pressure academic institutions, has also witnessed mental health challenges within its student community especially male students.
A Men’s Secretary would offer a trusted, peer-elected platform through which these concerns can be recognized early, discussed openly, and addressed responsibly. It’s a known fact that students find it easier to open up to a relatable peer — particularly on sensitive matters such as emotional distress, identity, and peer dynamics — than to counselors or faculty. By creating this peer-to-peer channel within the Council structure, we foster a culture of awareness, empathy, and early intervention.
*3. Encourages Healthy Emotional and Behavioral Culture*
A Men’s Secretary can:
• Promote emotional openness in male students,
• Encourage healthy male peer culture by promoting self-awareness and breaking unhelpful social expectations.
• Support programs on mental health, time management, and wellness habits for male students.
This improves overall campus dynamics — not just for men, but for the entire student ecosystem.
*4 . Creates a Platform for Positive Male Peer Leadership*
Currently, many male students may:
• Feel uncertain about how to engage in emotional or wellness discussions,
• Hesitate to support peers facing internal struggles.
A dedicated peer representative provides structure, encouragement, and leadership, helping foster a self-aware and supportive male student culture.
*5. Straightforward and Cost-Free to Implement*
• No infrastructure changes, funding, or logistical overhaul is required.
• The post can be added by:
-Amendment to the Council Constitution,
-Administrative approval of eligibility and voting criteria,
-Inclusion in the next election process.
*Call to Action:*
I request all candidates to consider including the following line in their manifestos:
_“I will work towards including a Men’s Secretary post in the next election cycle by engaging constructively with the administration and the student body, to ensure broader representation in the Council.”_
If you’d like to discuss this idea, feel free to engage here in the group, or speak with me personally.
If there is collective support, *I would be happy to take the lead in formally submitting this proposal to the administration for consideration, with full respect to the proper process and institutional framework.*
Your sincerely
Prasant Kumar Sahay,
PhD Scholar
Department of Materials Engineering
Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Email Id. prasantsahay@iisc.ac.in
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