𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬, 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐤𝐡 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 '𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲' 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐊. 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚

Kargil-23.09.2024: The Department of Political Science at the Kargil Campus, University of Ladakh, organized an enriching and interactive session titled "Happiness Strategy for Good Relationships, Health, and Success" on September 23, 2024. The event featured the highly esteemed Dr. Rajesh K. Pillania, also known as the "Happiness Professor," who is a prominent academic and Asia Fellow at Harvard University (2009-2011). The session was designed to explore the scientific and practical dimensions of happiness, focusing on how it can be nurtured to foster healthy relationships, improved health, and greater success in life. The event began with a traditional Ladakhi welcome, as Dr. Mohd Taqi, Coordinator of the Department of Political Science, honored Dr. Pillania with a khatak, a ceremonial scarf symbolizing the warmth and hospitality of Ladakh. In his formal welcome address, Dr. Taqi extended greetings on behalf of the Honorable Vice Chancellor, Prof. S. K. Mehta, In-Charge Administration Dr. Mehboob Ali, all faculty members, and students. Dr. Taqi also emphasized the remarkable progress the University of Ladakh has made since its inception in 2019 under the dynamic leadership of Prof. Mehta, underscoring how it was a privilege for the university to host a scholar of Dr. Pillania's caliber. In his address, Prof. Rajesh K. Pillania emphasized the critical role happiness plays in shaping the quality of human life. He delved into various dimensions of happiness, explaining how it can be cultivated through strategic practices in daily life. With his rich academic background and decades of research, Prof. Pillania explained how happiness influences relationships, health, and professional success. He engaged the audience by focusing on three fundamental questions: 1. Why do we need happiness? 2. What is happiness? 3. How can we achieve happiness? A key feature of the session was a hands-on activity where Prof. Pillania distributed happiness questionnaires to the participants, designed to evaluate their perceptions and understanding of happiness. This exercise provided students and faculty with valuable insights into their own happiness levels and practical tools to enhance them. The event was research-driven, focusing on integrating happiness into daily routines through effective management of time, energy, and attention. Media and Publicity cell Kargil caMPus university of ladaKh The session was moderated by Dr. Gulam Murtaza, a faculty member in the Political Science Department, and the vote of thanks was delivered by Zulikha Banoo, a first-semester student in the same department. The participants left the session with a deeper understanding of how happiness can be a sustainable and actionable goal, benefiting both their personal and academic lives. Overall, the interactive session was an immense success, leaving a lasting impact on the students and faculty who now possess research-backed strategies to incorporate happiness into their everyday lives