Welcome to the Gargi Centre for Wellbeing - 'Ananda'

Founded on February 1, 2023, under the visionary leadership of our Principal, Professor Sangeeta Bhatia, the Gargi Centre for Wellbeing stands as a testament to our commitment to the holistic development and prosperity of the Gargi community. This initiative was inaugurated virtually during the centenary year celebrations of the University of Delhi, with esteemed guests such as Prof. S.P. Singh, Director of South Campus, University of Delhi, Prof. A.K. Singh, Dean of Faculty of Commerce & Business, University of Delhi, and Prof. Amit Kumar Singh, Chairman of the Governing Body of Gargi College, highlighting our dedication to enhancing the well-being of the Gargi community.

Our foundation is rooted in the timeless wisdom of a Sanskrit Shloka from ancient Indian Scriptures, embodying the essence of collective and holistic well-being. At Gargi, we embrace the universal concept of holistic well-being through interdisciplinary endeavors, empowering our community to create a positive environment. We believe in evolving collectively, maximizing well-being, and equipping ourselves with resilient life skills. Ananda -The Wellbeing Centre at Gargi College envisions utilizing a multicultural and multidisciplinary perspective to accredit community members with indigenous tools and skills, fostering growth in various spheres of life. This visionary idea resulted in the incubation of Ananda -The Wellbeing Centre. The Centre integrates positive and affirmative actions to impact the overall well-being of the Gargi community and welcomes anyone seeking growth with Gargi. We plan to adapt evidence-based practices from a multidisciplinary perspective, addressing the well-being of stakeholders and acknowledging how structural and systemic changes impact collective welfare.

We firmly believe that holistic well-being is comprehensive, all-inclusive, and achievable through impactful day-to-day choices and interventions across domains, enhancing the overall quality of life. Our major goals include enhancing individual and collective well-being, creating a kinder community through sensitization and dialogue, channelizing resources for training learners within and outside the community, and creating a positive impact while fostering core values.

Join us on this journey at the Ananda -The Wellbeing Centre, where we strive to make a positive difference in the lives of our community members and beyond.

Together, let's cultivate a culture of well-being and growth!

• Convener : Prof. Geeta Sidharth : Ananda-The Wellbeing Centre
• Co-Convene : Prof Shashi Chawla : Ananda-The Wellbeing Centre
• Member : Prof. Preeti Pant : Ananda-The Wellbeing Centre
• Member : Dr. Sabeen H. Rizvi : Ananda-The Wellbeing Centre
• Member : Dr. Madhu Yashpal : Ananda-The Wellbeing Centre
• Member : Dr. Geeta Prakash : Ananda-The Wellbeing Centre
• Member : Dr. Payal Jain : Ananda-The Wellbeing Centre

Our vision is to cultivate a dynamic and inclusive center that serves as a thriving hub for students, faculty, and staff. Fueled by the ethos of 'sharing and caring,' we aspire to create a collaborative environment where ideas flourish, strengths are unearthed, and a vibrant community emerges. Our commitment is to foster positive transformations within individuals, embrace diversity across social groups, and contribute meaningfully to the betterment of society as a whole.

Promoting the overall well-being of the Gargi Community by offering interactive, preventive, and promotional activities that cater to spiritual, mental, emotional, social, and physical aspects.

Embracing a multicultural and diverse affirmative lens, we plan to organize a plethora of activities that will help translate this philosophy into action. We hope to create a greater impact by sensitization and making mental health and well-being resources accessible to all. Some of the planned activities for achieving holistic well-being are:

• Meditation/Mindfulness (Rejuvenating body, mind, and soul through breathing and meditation practices).
• Yoga Workshops (Finding collective meaning in the evidence-based interventions by practicing it).
• Wellbeing Lecture Series (Helping in empowering with new knowledge & skills in different areas of wellbeing).
• Skill Building Workshops (Organizing hands-on workshops by faculty/students and staff from in-house resources).
• Conversation Circles (Breaking the ice and discussing what is important to you and me!).
• Inspiring Life Narrative Series (Stories of resilience and empowerment that give us power and strength).
• Heritage Walks (Revitalizing our energy by asserting our historical roots and identity).
• Nature Walks (Rejuvenating ourselves by soaking in the therapeutic energy provided by mother nature).
• Community Outreach Programs (Paying it forward and encouraging our community to volunteer and make the world a better place).
• Growth Board and Social Media Awareness Campaigns (Daily reminders for better living on and Off Campus).
• Sacred Space (A universal space to pray, ponder and evolve spiritually).
• Certificate Courses (Floating diverse add-on courses by experts on various aspects of wellbeing).
• Internship programme for Students of Gargi College
• Alumni engagement (Roping in our bright and promising alumni for resource exchange and skill building).
• Interlinkages with organizations working in the field of well-being.
• Wellbeing Lab (Taking out time to translate the vision into measurable outcomes through research evidence).
• Workshops and Empowerment programs under the Har Ghar Dhyan Initiative of the University of Delhi.