Bhubaneswar, Feb. 11 -- Ahead of the crucial Matric exams 2024, the Odisha School and Mass Education Department has urged officials to extensively use and display of Tele-Manas Toll-free number 14416 for the students so that they can manage their exam-related stress.

The Matric Exams 2024 will be held in Odisha from February 20 to March 4. Similarly, the CHSE +2 exams will commence on February 16.

The toll-free number will have Tele-manas counsellors to alleviate the stress related to exams of the students. The counsellors will answer whatever stress-related questions the students will ask before and during the matric exams.

Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) initiative was launched by the Union Min...