All of us want to be happy always and no one wants to live in distress or sorrows. But the fact is that happiness is sometimes rare as we are more focused with our goals and targets. It is happy to be happy and also spreads happiness amongst others. Everyday must be a day of happiness and we must enjoy every moment of our life.
There is no doubt that happiness is a fundamental human goal. The United Nations General Assembly recognizes this goal and calls for \u201ca more inclusive, equitable and balanced approach to economic growth that promotes the happiness and well-being of all peoples.\u201d
Governments and international organizations should invest in conditions that support happiness by upholding human rights and incorporating well-being and environmental dimensions into policy frameworks, such as the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The effectiveness of governments in upholding peace and social order, as well as in the fields of taxation, legal institutions and delivery of public services, strongly correlates with average life satisfaction.
The United Nations invites each person of any age, plus every classroom, business and government to join in celebration of the International Day of Happiness. The World Happiness Report 2025 will be launched on Thursday, 20 March with a series of events, live-streamed from around the world, to celebrate the International Day of Happiness. This year\u2019s edition will once again feature a ranking of countries by their average levels of life satisfaction. This will be followed by six chapters looking at \u2018caring and sharing\u2019 from different angles.
The General Assembly of the United Nations in its resolution 66\/281 of 12 July 2012 proclaimed 20 March the International Day of Happiness, recognizing the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings around the world and the importance of their recognition in public policy objectives. It also recognized the need for a more inclusive, equitable and balanced approach to economic growth that promotes sustainable development, poverty eradication, happiness and the well-being of all peoples.
The resolution was initiated by Bhutan, a country which recognized the value of national happiness over national income since the early 1970s and famously adopted the goal of Gross National Happiness over Gross National Product. It also hosted a High Level Meeting on \u201cHappiness and Well-Being: Defining a New Economic Paradigm\u201d during the sixty-sixth session of the General Assembly.
Begun in 2014 by UNESCO Bangkok, the Happy Schools Project offers an alternative approach to improving learning experiences by prioritizing school happiness. By focusing on well-being, engagement, and sense of belonging at school, the Happy Schools Project helps foster a lifelong love of learning. In 2022, a guide and toolkit were developed. The Happy Schools Project is going global with its advocacy for prioritizing well-being and happiness in schools, with renewed focus on bettering learning experiences.
We are aware that to ensure lasting peace and development, a holistic approach is essential\u2014one that fosters leadership, citizen engagement, and well-being. The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), under the leadership of Shri Pramod Boro, recognizes this need and has partnered with global institutions like the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to contextualize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Bodoland. One of the unique programmes launched in March 2023 by the BTC government is the Bodoland Happiness Mission (BHM) which aims to heal the wounds of the past and create a society centered on happiness, peace, and collective well-being.
The vision of BHM is to ignite a movement where individuals become catalysts for happiness, peace, and dialogue\u2014inspiring unity and lasting impact across Bodoland. The mission is to build a society where peace and happiness thrive by fostering inclusivity, dialogue, and empowerment. The programme seeks to equip individuals with the tools to transform themselves and their communities, ensuring sustainable peace and development.
It is a composite and multifaceted emotion that encompasses a range of positive feelings, from contentment to intense joy. It is often associated with positive life experiences, such as achieving goals, spending time with loved ones, or engaging in enjoyable activities. It can also arise spontaneously, without any apparent external cause. Together we can be happy and spread happiness for which it is important for us to follow our passions in life. Let us all be positive in our lives to spread happiness.
Ranjan K Baruah
(With direct inputs from UN publications and feedback may be send to bkranjan@gmail.com)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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