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02 Feb 2023 ↑ *Boomy launch of Har Ghar Dhyan Campaign at Shanti Devi Arya Mahila College* Under the roaring initiative of *Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav*, *Har Ghar Dhyan Campaign* was conducted by NSS Department of Shanti Devi Arya Mahila College, Dinanagar under the leadership of Principal Dr. Reena Talwar. Under the Aegis of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, *Ministry of Culture* collaborated with the *Art of Living* foundation and launched a campaign "Har Ghar Dhyan" to conduct one hour introductory sessions on meditation and mental health for people from all walks of life. Taking this viewpoint into consideration, Madam Principal said that the National Mental Health Survey conducted in 2015-16 says that there are 150 million Indians suffering from mental illness. She further added that the numbers are so high because of a lack of awareness about mental illness symptoms.

 To increase awareness among the public, the Ministry of Culture launched Har Ghar Dhyan Campaign. The chief guest of today’s function was *Ms. Kavita Khanna*, wife of former parliamentarian late *Mr Vinod Khanna* and the trustee, Art of living. She said that the meditation is a compelling answer to all the stress of today’s youth which will enhance your physical and mental health. Along with her, Mr. Amitesh Marwaha and Dr. Shivankhi Manhas the instructors of The Art of living also participated. The students of the college sparkled the occasion with Ganesh Vandana and recitation of hymns. Dr. Poonam Mahajan paid Homage  to late Mr. Vinod Khanna while anchoring the show. In this program, all the NSS programmers and students participated.