The Himachal Pradesh government has announced the Himachal Pradesh Private Coaching Centres (Registration and Regulation) Rules, 2026, aimed at enhancing student well-being amid rising concerns over unregulated coaching institutes. Registration is now mandatory for all coaching centres, which must adopt mental health policies based on national guidelines, including the UMMEED Draft Guidelines and the National Suicide Prevention Strategy. The rules require institutions with over 100 students to employ qualified mental health professionals and mandate training for all staff on psychological first-aid and distress signal identification. Coaching hours are limited to five hours per day, with a weekly off to reduce academic pressure, and classes cannot coincide with regular school hours. Violations of these rules can incur penalties of up to ₹200,000 and may result in registration cancellation. District-level monitoring committees will oversee compliance, ensuring a focus on student mental health and safety in coaching environments.