JNMC MoU with Rekhi Foundation
Rekhi Centre of Excellence for the Science of Happiness
Happiness is an affective, cognitive, and psychological state of well-being. It is about finding meaning and purpose in life. It is the joy experienced in sharing rather than receiving. In the workplace, this happiness is reflected in the employees work output by being more productive, creative, enjoying one’s work, and being there for others. Human beings have often pursued the art of happiness to understand and practice happiness. Developing a scientific understanding of happiness will help individuals be more optimistic and appreciative about themselves and others. This can be validated and replicated as it would be evidence-based leading to the possibility of creating mass happiness.
The Rekhi CoE for the Science of Happiness was established at Datta Meghe Institute for Higher Education and Research – (DU) to promote research, training and education. The practice of well-being for students and faculty will be made possible through the application of principles of happiness and well-being techniques. The CoE will attempt to understand and promote the science and practice of happiness for fostering human well-being through: Knowledge dissemination, Academic programs, and Training and outreach activities.
Based on the science of happiness, the mission of the Rekhi CoE is to promote community, family and individual thriving, well-being and holistic self-development. Research will be focused on the concept of improving the quality of people’s lives - strength that enhances positive emotions and positive relationships. Towards this end, the CoE aims to establish a Mind Lab to engage in fundamental and applied research under the mentorship of The Rekhi CoE for the Science of Happiness, IIT-Kharagpur. Broadly, it would cover the following:
The Rekhi CoE for the Science of Happiness was established at Datta Meghe Institute for Higher Education and Research – (DU) to promote research, training and education. The practice of well-being for students and faculty will be made possible through the application of principles of happiness and well-being techniques. The CoE will attempt to understand and promote the science and practice of happiness for fostering human well-being through: Knowledge dissemination, Academic programs, and Training and outreach activities.
Based on the science of happiness, the mission of the Rekhi CoE is to promote community, family and individual thriving, well-being and holistic self-development. Research will be focused on the concept of improving the quality of people’s lives - strength that enhances positive emotions and positive relationships. Towards this end, the CoE aims to establish a Mind Lab to engage in fundamental and applied research under the mentorship of The Rekhi CoE for the Science of Happiness, IIT-Kharagpur. Broadly, it would cover the following:
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Academics – Credit courses on “Science of Good Life”, “Cultivating Happiness as a Life Skill”, and “Emotional Intelligence for Happiness” will be rolled out for medicos and students of allied sciences to create self-awareness, emotional regulation, and cultivating resilience.
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Services – Workshops on “Science of Positive Transformation”, “Science of Happiness & Well-being” would be held for other sister and partner academic institutions as well as third-party corporate entities as an outreach activity.
- Research – Surveys and laboratory experiments would be taken up to measure happiness of students and communities with intent to elevate their positive emotions in both individual and group settings. Students will be encouraged to take up projects on Happiness, Anxiety, and Depression by availing Mind Lab facilities - RMS Polygraph, RMS EEG (32 Channel), Wearable Sensors, Portable Thermal Cameras, and Eye Trackers.