EPIC-11: Career & Mental Wellness (CBSE 2026 Mandate)
📋 Overview
| Field | Value |
|---|
| EPIC ID | NGE-21 |
| Priority | 🔴 P1 - Critical (CBSE 2026 Mandate) |
| Story Points | 97 SP |
| Duration | 6 sprints (12 weeks) |
🎯 Vision
"Schools are not Mark Factories" - CBSE 2026
This EPIC addresses the CBSE 2026 mandate for student wellness and early career guidance.
🏗️ Three Pillars
| Pillar | Feature | Purpose |
|---|
| Career Path | AI Aptitude Assessment | Map strengths to 2030 careers |
| Safe Space | Anonymous Chat | 24/7 crisis-ready counseling |
| Counselor Tools | Dashboard + Analytics | Proactive intervention |
📖 User Stories
| Story | Title | Points |
|---|
| 11.1 | Career Aptitude Tracker | 13 |
| 11.2 | Anonymous Safe Space Chat | 21 |
| 11.3 | Sentiment Analysis Dashboard | 13 |
| 11.4 | Counselor Appointments | 8 |
| 11.5 | Mood Check-in & Journal | 8 |
| 11.6 | Wellness Resource Library | 5 |
| 11.7 | Parent Wellness Alerts | 8 |
| 11.8 | School Wellness Analytics | 8 |
🚨 Critical Features
- 24/7 Crisis Response: Multi-layer escalation (SMS + WhatsApp + Voice)
- Conditional Anonymity: Anonymous by default, revealed only for safety
- POCSO Compliance: Mandatory reporting for abuse cases
- Human in Loop: AI flags only, counselor decides