Ghanti Bajao: Delhi govt. launches 'Happiness Curriculum' program for government schools

The Delhi government today launched 'Happiness Curriculum' for its school students, with the Dalai Lama gracing the occasion and saying that India can lead the world by uniting the modern and ancient knowledge and help it overcome "negative emotions" of the mankind.
Launching the curriculum for students of nursery up to class 8, Delhi chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal termed the occasion "historical".
Congratulating Delhi government for its initiative to include 'Happiness curriculum' in its schools, the Dalai Lama said "only India has the ability to combine modern education with ancient knowledge which is necessary for fulfilment of human emotions."
He said such a combination will pave way for physical and mental well being, solving troubles caused due to negative and destructive emotions like anger, hatred and jealousy.
The Dalai Lama called for revival of the ancient Indian knowledge in the country of its origin and its subsequent spread across the world including the countries following Buddhism.
"By reviving this ancient knowledge, India can become the modern Guru," he said.
Addressing the gathering, Kejriwal termed the 'Happiness curriculum' launched today as the third stage of reforms in education sector initiated by his government after focusing on infrastructure development and motivation of teachers at the government schools.

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