The initiative is being launched by the state's Anand Vibhag. Villages across all districts will be chosen to be developed as model villages. A happiness index is also in the making.
Multiple studies from across the world claim to hold the secret to happiness. One from the University of Bristol, UK said there are 7 ‘happiness hacks’.
India at No. 126 of 137 countries, below Pakistan & Sri Lanka, both of which are facing economic crises. The report analysed 6 factors including income, health, freedom & corruption.
According to psychology professor Elizabeth Dunn, there are ways one can invest in happiness without spending money — by exercising, buying experiences, and helping others.
India’s university towns initiative is an opportunity to do something we have never managed at scale: build knowledge ecosystems rather than knowledge silos.
Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
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