Lab opened at IIT Delhi to enhance happiness studies in the curriculum

To enhance happiness and well-being as a skill in the academic curriculum, the Rekhi Mind Lab was opened at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) by Director Prof. Rangan Banerjee and Dr. Satinder Singh Rekhi, the founder of the Rekhi Foundation for Happiness.

This path-breaking facility is a cutting-edge center focused on studying and creating pedagogical instruments to promote happiness. At the time of inauguration, Prof. Banerjee highlighted the significance of this partnership, stated, "At IIT Delhi, we are dedicated to extending the frontiers of innovation and research.".

Rekhi Mind Lab fits very well into our mission to deal with actual world problems through multidisciplinary strategies. The initiative will not only help our students but also set an example for institutions all over the country." 

During his keynote address, Dr. Satinder Rekhi explained the "Monkey Brain" idea and emphasized that mindfulness and self-control are the key to addressing numerous problems.

He explained his vision for the foundation, stating, "All human beings have the common aspiration of living happy, meaningful lives, but we are confronted with a stressful and complicated world that pushes our emotional limits. Rekhi Foundation's mission is to spread happiness through Happy Students, Happy Faculty, Happy Campuses, and Happy Communities."

Dr. Rekhi informed that since 2016, beginning at IIT Kharagpur, Rekhi Happiness Centres have been set up in more than 60 institutions in six countries. The program has been able to spread happiness through scientific interventions, such as university courses, mind labs, community activities, and workshops.