The Delhi Government on Monday launched a curriculum for students, that is the ‘Happiness Curriculum’ in Delhi with Dalai Lama saying that India can help the world overcome “negative emotions” of the mankind. The curriculum is for students up to class 8.
Dalai Lama also said India’s ability to combine modernity and ancient knowledge will pave way for physical and mental well-being and solving troubles caused due to negative and destructive emotions like anger, hatred and jealousy. “By reviving this ancient knowledge, India can become the modern Guru,” he said.
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Addressing the gathering, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal termed the ‘Happiness Curriculum’ as the third stage of reforms in education sector initiated by his government after infrastructure development and motivation of teachers at the government schools. He said that the new curriculum was a solid step towards creating good human beings.
He also added that there will be a ‘happiness period’ of 45 minutes for students up to class 8th in the government schools and each class will begin with a five-minute meditation practice.
“Imagine the impact of involving 10 lakh students and around 50,000 teachers. It is our belief that the modern day problems like terrorism, corruption and pollution can be solved through schools and a human-centric education,” Mr Sisodia said.
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The ‘Happiness Curriculum’ was designed by 40 Delhi Government teachers, educators and volunteers over a period of six months. The ministers of Delhi government, besides a large number of teachers and officials of Education Directorate of Delhi government, attended the function.