MP government to introduce 'happiness' as a subject in schools
2 years, 11 months ago

MP government to introduce 'happiness' as a subject in schools

India Today  

The Madhya Pradesh government is contemplating introducing 'happiness' as a subject in the high school syllabus of its higher secondary school classes in the state for the upcoming academic session, an official informed on Monday. Speaking to the news agency PTI, Rajya Anand Sansthan CEO Akhilesh Argal said that the books on the subject for Classes 9 to 12 are almost ready. New subject to be mandatory Classes 9 to 12 He informed further that the new subject will be compulsory for students from Class 9 to Class 12, while also adding that Madhya Pradesh would possibly be the first state across country where the subject will be introduced. Happiness department's work presented to the prime minister He went on to inform that the the Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan had given a presentation on the works started by Rajya Anand Sansthan and the state's plan to introduce happiness as a subject in school syllabus during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's interaction with chief ministers from BJP-ruled states at Varanasi in December last year.

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Integrating the pursuit of happiness in educational settings
1 year, 4 months ago

Integrating the pursuit of happiness in educational settings

Hindustan Times  

The higher education landscape in India has witnessed a rapid expansion of sorts with over one thousand universities, 42 thousand plus colleges and 40 million plus students thus claiming to be the world’s second largest educational system. It must prepare students for more meaningful and satisfying lives and work roles and enable economic independence.” Clearly, the youth bulge will translate …

Atishi applauds Happiness Curriculum's five-year journey in Delhi schools
1 year, 5 months ago

Atishi applauds Happiness Curriculum's five-year journey in Delhi schools

India Today  

The Happiness Curriculum, a unique initiative introduced in Delhi government schools five years ago, has garnered praise from Education Minister Atishi. ANSWER TO LIFE'S CHALLENGES During her interaction with the students, Atishi emphasised the broader impact of the Happiness Curriculum beyond the school premises. "The Delhi government's Happiness Curriculum has been teaching people outside schools to be happy and stress-free. …

Delhi govt. launches videos of Happiness Curriculum online
1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi govt. launches videos of Happiness Curriculum online

The Hindu  

: he Delhi government’s Education Department launched a 36-episode series about its flagship Happiness Curriculum on YouTube on Sunday. She added that the video series will enable educators across the world to help students learn to live a happy and purposeful life and serve humanity “in the truest sense”. “The Happiness Curriculum has played a very important role in the …

Why 'happiness curriculum' in schools is the need of the hour
2 years, 5 months ago

Why 'happiness curriculum' in schools is the need of the hour

India Today  

The pandemic has adversely hit our mental and emotional well-being, and children are no exception. Going back to physical classes will help uplift children’s emotions since the Covid lockdown deprived them of friends and they were confined to their homes for an extended period,” says Shikha Banerjee, principal, Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Kanpur. A happiness curriculum or happiness sessions with …

UP: Pilot project for 'happiness curriculum' to be launched next session
3 years ago

UP: Pilot project for 'happiness curriculum' to be launched next session

India Today  

According to officials, primary schools of Uttar Pradesh are preparing to start the 'happiness curriculum' along the lines of Chhattisgarh and Delhi under a pilot project. Speaking to the news agency PTI, Saurabh Malviya, state in-charge of the happiness curriculum informed that the course is being developed while keeping in mind the geographical and cultural conditions of Uttar Pradesh. Saurabh …

Happiness Curriculum is a massive success: Manish Sisodia
3 years, 4 months ago

Happiness Curriculum is a massive success: Manish Sisodia

India TV News  

Calling the Delhi government’s Happiness Curriculum in schools a “massive success”, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Saturday claimed that every day 16 lakh children in Delhi schools start their day with mindfulness. “Mindfulness is the cornerstone of the Happiness Curriculum and its biggest beauty is that every day 16 lakh children in Delhi start their studies in school with …

Delhi govt advises private schools to adopt happiness curriculum
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi govt advises private schools to adopt happiness curriculum

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government’s Directorate of Education has advised all private schools in the national capital to adopt the happiness curriculum to release the anxiety, stress and depression that children may be suffering owing to the situation wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic. The education directorate said since mindfulness is an integral part of the happiness curriculum, private schools should also adopt …

Happiness curriculum aims at developing lifelong learners: Manish Sisodia
4 years, 1 month ago

Happiness curriculum aims at developing lifelong learners: Manish Sisodia

India Today  

Speaking about the Happiness curriculum, the Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that the programme focuses on developing the mindset of students as lifelong learners. Recently, the happiness curriculum for students of Delhi government schools was featured in Harvard University's International Education Week. As per reports, Sisodia was invited as a guest speaker at an online panel discussion on the …

Sisodia attends 'happiness class' as Delhi govt school students turn teachers for a day
4 years, 1 month ago

Sisodia attends 'happiness class' as Delhi govt school students turn teachers for a day

India Today  

Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, attended a specially conducted ‘happiness class’ on Friday on the occasion of Children’s Day, where the students from several Delhi government schools took on the role of teachers for a day. The schools in Delhi have been shut since March due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and according to the students, the happiness …

MP Happiness Dept to help Covid-19 patients, health workers
4 years, 8 months ago

MP Happiness Dept to help Covid-19 patients, health workers

Live Mint  

The BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government has decided to have a separate 'Happiness Department' and use its services to reduce the stress of coronavirus patients and boost the morale of those at the forefront of the battle against the disease. The chief minister has said those infected by coronavirus should be treated in a joyous environment, and emphasised the need to …

Now 'Education for Happiness' course to be started in Lucknow University
4 years, 10 months ago

Now 'Education for Happiness' course to be started in Lucknow University

India Today  

Lucknow University is set to start 'Education for Happiness' course in the MEd curriculum from the next academic year in order to teach the real concept of happiness to the students and familiarise them with its Indian concept, said Professor Amita Bajpai, Education Department. 'Education for Happiness' course Bajpai also said that though the course is yet to commence, it …

Delhi's Deputy CM gets invite from Bangladesh minister to speak on 'happiness curriculum'
5 years, 3 months ago

Delhi's Deputy CM gets invite from Bangladesh minister to speak on 'happiness curriculum'

India Today  

Bangladesh Minister for Primary Education Zakir Hussain on Wednesday invited Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia to visit his country and share the concept of "happiness curriculum" with teachers and students there. Hussain, the Minister of State for Primary and Mass Education, on Wednesday visited a Rajkiya Pratibha Vikas Vidyalaya in Shalimar Bagh with a team of delegates from Bangladesh. …

Sonam Wangchuk of '3 Idiots' fame attends happiness class in Delhi govt school
5 years, 5 months ago

Sonam Wangchuk of '3 Idiots' fame attends happiness class in Delhi govt school

India Today  

Bollywood flick 'Three Idiots' inspiration Sonam Wangchuk and Odisha's Education Minsiter Samir Ranjan on Monday visited a government school here to attend the happiness class. It was our pleasure to host the visionary education reformer and innovator Sonam Wangchuk @Wangchuk66 from Ladakh, whose work even Delhi school children know through Aamir Khan's '3 Idiots' character. pic.twitter.com/nKI7J060pB Manish Sisodia July 29, …

Delhi schools are busting stress with 'Happiness classes'
5 years, 5 months ago

Delhi schools are busting stress with 'Happiness classes'

India Today  

Delhi's students are finally finding happiness in schools. Instead, they relax and meditate in what is termed as the "Happiness Class", introduced in Delhi's government schools last year. Happiness Curriculum government is helping students to change their attitude towards studies The Happiness Curriculum of the Delhi government is helping students to change their attitude towards studies. Happiness class is launched …

Happiness Curriculum: This Meghalaya minister turned into a student at a 'Happiness Class' in a Delhi govt school
5 years, 5 months ago

Happiness Curriculum: This Meghalaya minister turned into a student at a 'Happiness Class' in a Delhi govt school

India Today  

Meghalaya's Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui, along with Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, was a student on Wednesday in a "happiness class" at a government school in New Delhi. Important of Happiness class Mr Rymbui said he has come to the national capital to learn about the Delhi's government's "Happiness Curriculum". I will also send my officers here to understand …

Delhi government kicks off 'Happiness Utsav' in schools
5 years, 5 months ago

Delhi government kicks off 'Happiness Utsav' in schools

India Today  

Delhi government launched "Happiness Utsav" in its schools Tuesday to celebrate completion of a year of introduction of its happiness curriculum. Do search #HappinessFest2019 on @Twitter & follow @HappinessDelhi for daily updates pic.twitter.com/9iNFH9PcrU Manish Sisodia July 16, 2019 Here's what Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said: "The Delhi government is celebrating the Happiness Utsav to mark the first year of …

Happiness curriculum: Education ministers of Afghanistan, UAE among others attend 'happiness classes' in Delhi govt school
6 years, 3 months ago

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

India Today  

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 …

Happiness curriculum a solution to corruption, violence: Sisodia
6 years, 4 months ago

Happiness curriculum a solution to corruption, violence: Sisodia

The Quint  

New Delhi, Aug 31 Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia on Friday said his government's 'Happiness curriculum' is a solution to corruption, violence, hatred and terrorism. Sisodia, who is in Moscow, representing the Delhi government at the World Education Summit, presented Delhi's happiness curriculum before 70 countries of the world. "Last year, I had said at this forum that 45 education …

Happy hour: No textbooks, no homework and no grades in this class
6 years, 4 months ago

Happy hour: No textbooks, no homework and no grades in this class

Hindustan Times  

The first period—happiness class — at Kautilya Government Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya in south Delhi’s Chirag Enclave has just begun. After a few minutes, the teacher tells them to open their eyes and asks, ‘What sounds did you hear?’ A boy says, “I heard the whir of the fan.” Another tells the teacher, “I heard the fan, as well as the …

Happiness Curriculum: A Holistic Approach to Education for Children in Delhi
6 years, 11 months ago

Happiness Curriculum: A Holistic Approach to Education for Children in Delhi

The Quint  

Government school students in Delhi will be introduced to a holistic happiness curriculum for Nursery to Class 8 students. The curriculum focuses on nurturing happiness, confidence, and self-esteem in children through activity-based learning. It emphasizes the importance of education going beyond academic success and fostering a sense of belonging and purpose in students.

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