Patna: Patliputra University (PPU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Heartfulness, an educational & non-profit organisation focused on meditation and yoga, to promote better health, emotional well-being, and a stress-free lifestyle among students and teachers on Thursday.According to PPU registrar Abu Bakar, the initiative aims to introduce meditation, wellness programmes and stress management techniques on the university and college campuses. Under the agreement, experts from Heartfulness will conduct regular sessions and training programmes to help students and teachers improve concentration, mental health and overall quality of life.“The collaboration is an important step towards creating a healthy academic environment where students can manage academic pressure effectively and teachers can also benefit from wellness practices,” he said, adding that PPU proctor Kriti and Heartfulness regional coordinator Nitin Shekhar signed the MoU.Bakar said the MoU is in line with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020, which emphasises the holistic development of students along with academic excellence. “Through this partnership, PPU plans to organise workshops, awareness programmes and meditation sessions at its headquarters and constituent colleges,” he said.
