(a) the number of suicides committed by men and women in different age groups during each of
the last three years, Statewise;
(b) whether the NCRB has conducted any nation-wide study regarding illegitimate pregnancy related
suicides;
(c) if so, whether the NCRB has submitted the report;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the steps taken by the Government to prevent the recurrence of such cases in future?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS(DR. SHAKEEL AHMAD)
(a): As per information compiled by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), the State/UT-wise
and sex-wise number of suicides committed in different age groups during 2004 to 2006 are
enclosed at Annexure-I to Annexure III respectively.
(b): NCRB has not conducted any study in this regard. The data compiled by NCRB in respect of
suicides due to illegitimate pregnancy indicates that a total of 204, 171 and 267 suicides were
committed due to illegitimate pregnancy in the country during the years 2004 to 2006 respectively.
(c) & (d): Does not arise.
(e): During the 11th Five Year Plan period, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, under its
re-strategised National Mental Health Programme having a component of District Mental Health
Programme, inter alia envisages to cater for suicide prevention.