Happiness curriculum: Education ministers of Afghanistan, UAE among others attend 'happiness classes' in Delhi govt school

At the recently held Asian Summit on Education and Skills organised by the Delhi government, education ministers of Afghanistan and the UAE were among other dignitaries who attended a "happiness class" at a Delhi government school with Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. "The delegation attended a happiness class at Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya in Rouse Avenue and was astounded by the cleanliness of the school, the dynamism of the teachers, the responsiveness of the students and the impact of Happiness Curriculum," an official statement said. 'Happiness Curriculum' in Delhi govt: The 'Happiness Curriculum' launched by the Delhi government focuses on holistic education by including meditation, value education, and mental exercises in conventional education curriculum. More about the 'Happiness Curriculum': As per reports, the entire curriculum is activity-based and no formal examinations is conducted on it A periodic assessment of children's progress will take place from time to time using a happiness index Classes based on 'Happiness Curriculum' are being held twice a week for nursery and KG students The Delhi Government had constituted a team of experts, including educationists, research fellows, school teachers and different intellectuals There are only a handful of organisations which were selected globally to contribute to the Delhi Government's Happiness Curriculum Read: Indian education system heavily dependent on private players, says Manish Sisodia Read: Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia stresses on need to change exam pattern, teacher training in India