CHENNAI, 4 th May 2023: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has launched a
wellness survey today (4th May 2023) with the objective of reaching out to the stakeholders in
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), Govt. 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. Simultaneously,
Prof. Kamakoti 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, Director, IIT Madras, said
“Happiness is a collective responsibility. IIT Madras is committed to work towards ensuring the
wellness of all in her 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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