World Suicide Prevention Day is on September 10.
Kargil War Veteran Appeals for Nationwide Prevention Measures
HYDERABAD, AUGUST 09, 2025: Disturbed by the alarming rise in suicides, Kargil War veteran and anti-suicide crusader, Group Captain G.J. Rao, called on Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma at Raj Bhavan on Friday.
During the meeting, Group Captain Rao presented two of his books on Sustainable Suicide Prevention Models (2015) and urged the Governor to impress upon the Union Government to adopt his proposed cost-effective measures nationwide.
He also stressed the need to revive the suicide prevention helpline. The veteran informed the Governor that September 10—a film he produced based on his book—recently won three awards at the 17th International Film Festival of Hyderabad Charminar (IFFHC) 2025.
Dr. S. Ramu, journalism educator and mental health advocate, who joined hands with Group Captain Rao’s mission for over a decade, told the Governor that the officer’s commitment stems from his personal and professional experiences.
The Kargil veteran requested the Governor to attend a mega programme being planned in Hyderabad to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10.
