IIT Madras launches wellness survey program

More than 30 counsellors are being deployed for this survey which involves a one-to-one conversation with a well-qualified wellness specialist assigned by the National Health Mission (NHM), Government of Tamil Nadu. 

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras today launched a wellness survey with the objective of reaching out to the stakeholders on the campus. 

The survey is being carried out by an independent agency which will get in touch with all students, staff, and faculty of the institute. The survey will be undertaken under the aegis of the National Health Mission (NHM), Government of Tamil Nadu.  More than 30 counsellors are being deployed for this survey. The survey process involves a one-to-one conversation with a well-qualified wellness specialist assigned by the NHM. 

Prof V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, inaugurated the wellness program. He has also started a unique initiative of ‘Kushal Program’ to bridge a close association of individual students with faculty, for their wellness. 

Highlighting the importance of this exercise, Prof V Kamakoti said, “Happiness is a collective responsibility. IIT Madras is committed to work towards ensuring the wellness of all on the campus. The independent wellness survey is one of the important steps taken in this direction. I thank the NHA, Government of Tamil Nadu, for helping us in this effort.” The institute has also launched a ‘Be Happy’ website - https://behappy.iitm.ac.in/ - to engage with the students. 

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