New Delhi, 15 August 2025: PeakMind, India’s new-age platform for student safety, holistic wellbeing, and peak performance, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PanIIT Alumni India, the apex body representing all IIT alumni associations. Together, they are launching MANTRA – “Live IIT Fully”, a national initiative designed to enhance student wellbeing, resilience, and mentorship across IIT campuses.
Addressing the Growing Concern of Student Mental Health
With increasing concerns over mental health challenges and suicides in India’s premier educational institutions, MANTRA offers a comprehensive framework to safeguard and empower students. The initiative combines the wisdom of IIT alumni with advanced digital solutions to provide:
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Real-world mentorship from experienced IIT alumni.
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One-on-one and group mentoring programs to guide students through academic and personal challenges.
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AI-powered wellbeing tools from PeakMind, including:
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A 24×7 digital student companion.
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Personalized mental health and wellness resources.
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Emergency response features.
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Daily mind training sessions.
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Data-driven risk detection and suicide prevention systems for institutions.
Leaders Speak on the Vision Behind MANTRA
“As an alumni body, our responsibility goes beyond professional success. We must also stand by our students in their personal journeys. Through MANTRA, we aim to create a culture of care, mentorship, and emotional strength, so every IITian can truly live their journey to the fullest,”
— Shri Prabhat Kumar, Chairman, PanIIT Alumni India.
The rollout of MANTRA begins this semester, with a vision to cover all IITs and eventually extend the program to other leading Indian institutions.
“Every student who enters IIT comes with huge hope and aspiration of building a happy and successful life. But quickly, these expectations can turn into overwhelming pressure. Our aim is to save every life from self-harm, and ensure that students don’t just succeed, but thrive — emotionally, mentally, and socially. With MANTRA, we bring together the lived wisdom of IIT alumni and new-age digital tools to create a safe, thriving space for every IIT student,”
— Neeraj Kumar, Co-founder & CEO, PeakMind.
About PeakMind
Founded in 2020 by IIT alumni and headquartered in Bengaluru, PeakMind has been redefining student wellbeing by integrating it seamlessly into daily academic life. The platform’s mission is to ensure safety and growth for students as a fundamental right.
PeakMind is trusted by leading educational institutions in India and abroad for delivering data-driven mental health care, safety, and wellbeing systems that are scalable and compliant with institutional needs. The platform uniquely blends:
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Evidence-based psychological research.
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India’s traditional knowledge systems.
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Responsible use of technology and AI.
Its mission remains clear — empower students to “Stay Safe & Live Fully.”
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