VARANASI : The student well-being desk at the Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, has become operational. The desk has been started as part of the “Student Well-Being Initiative” launched by the university in order to support & guide students in their pursuit of academic development as well as psychological, emotional, physical and mental well-being. As part of the initiative faculty members are physically present from 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm on all working days at the desk set up at the ground floor of the New Lecture Theatre Complex Building of the Institute. A dedicated email [email protected] has also been created for the benefit of the students. The initiative will offer one-on-one counseling to students to help them develop healthy behaviors, manage their physical and mental health and navigate the challenges and stress in the course of their studies, if any.