IIT Delhi inaugurated the Rekhi Mind Lab to promote happiness studies.

New Delhi March 21, 2025: In a landmark initiative to promote the science of happiness, the Rekhi Mind Lab was inaugurated, at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi by its director, Prof. Rangan Banerjee and Dr. Satinder Singh Rekhi, founder of Rekhi Foundation for Happiness.

This pioneering facility will be a state-of-the-art space dedicated to research and development of pedagogical tools to promote happiness and well-being as a skill within the academic curriculum.

IIT Delhi’s initiative to address the real challenges:

Director of IIT Delhi, Prof. Rangan Banerjee, said, “ we are committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation and research. Rekhi Mind Lab aligns perfectly with our mission to address real-world challenges through interdisciplinary approaches. This initiative will not only benefit students at IIT Delhi but also serve as a model for educational institutions across the country.”

Dr. Satinder Rekhi, delivering his keynote talk spoke about ‘Monkey Brain’ and emphasized that the solution to various problems lies in self-control and mindfulness.

Dr. Rekhi further added, “By combining research and education, we aim to deepen the understanding of happiness and well-being, empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives and manage challenges effectively.”

Head of the Department of Design at IIT Delhi Prof. Jyoti Kumar and Rekhi mind lab shared.

“Mind Lab activities will be a platform for scientifically driven transformative approaches in higher education rooted in the science of happiness.”

Dr. Pooja Sahni shared her insight on the lab’s potential.

“We are developing evidence-based interventions that can be seamlessly integrated into classrooms, ensuring that both students and teachers benefit from a focus on mental health and emotional wellbeing. Our goal is to create tools and methodologies that are practical, scalable, and impactful.”

IIT Delhi and Rekhi Foundation have signed the MoU:

MoU between Rekhi Foundation and IIT Delhi was signed earlier this year and the inaugural event was held in sync with International Happiness Day Celebrations, Over 500 students, and faculty members from IIT Delhi as well as various colleges of Delhi University participated.

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