New Delhi, Dec. 22 -- With mental health and well-being of students and teachers emerging as crucial components of a healthy and productive society, educational institutions are increasingly aware of the need to focus more on these aspects, reflecting the changing needs of the Indian education sector.

QS I-GAUGE, the highly acclaimed independent education rating system for Indian institutions, has come out with a survey as part of its Institution of Happiness (IOH) project, providing schools, colleges and universities with an opportunity to assess the happiness and well-being of their key stakeholders. Nearly 5.5 lakh people (across 28 States and 8 Union Territories), including students, faculty members, alumni and parents were contacted...