- Union Minister of Education Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ inaugurated “Anandam: The Center for Happiness” in IIM Jammu on 30 March 2021.
Categories:
The Union Minister informed that the prime activities envisaged under the concept of ‘Anandam: The Center for Happiness’ will be divided into five broad categories, namely, Counselling, Holistic wellness, Elective courses on Happiness Development, Research and Leadership & Faculty Development.
Purpose:
The purpose of establishing ‘Ānandam’ at Indian Institute of Management Jammu is to bring holistic well-being.
Name & Tagline:
The Center for Happiness acquires its name ‘Anandam’ from the Indian wisdom tradition where the pure consciousness is being as “anandam”.
The tagline for “Anandam” further reinforces its ideology that it will work for the well-being of all. The tagline “Sarvabhūtahiteratāḥ” (सर्वभूतहितेरताः) stands for being always engaged for the well-being of all.