On March 5th 2024, Delhi University introduced Science of Happiness courses in their colleges, following the trend started by the Delhi government's Happiness Curriculum in 2018. This movement has spread across various states in India, raising the question: Can happiness be formally taught and assessed in schools and colleges?

Episode Overview 

In this episode of ""Ethics and Current Events,"" we explore:

The evolution of the Happiness Curriculum in India, including key education policies and international developments.

The reasons behind implementing the Happiness Curriculum, such as addressing stress, anxiety, and India's low ranking in global happiness reports.

The objectives of the Happiness Curriculum, which include developing self-awareness, empathy, critical thinking, and social awareness.

Key Points

What is Happiness?: Using Delhi Government’s Happiness Curriculum, we explore definitions of happiness from Indian philosopher A Nagraj and positive psychology.

Objectives of the Happiness Curriculum: Focus on developing emotional and social skills to create happy, confident, and self-aware students.

Delivery Methods: Incorporating mindfulness, storytelling, and activity-oriented discussions to teach happiness.

Can Happiness Be Taught?: The episode discusses how happiness can be taught differently than traditional subjects, emphasizing emotional and social learning.

Watch the full video on YouTube to delve deeper into whether happiness can be effectively taught in educational institutions.