What we measure we can mend.

Mental health and wellbeing as measures of progress.

The quiet epidemic.

Happiness rank: 126th in 2023 and 2024, 118th in 2025 and 116th of 147 in 2026. World Happiness Report 2026 via Drishti
Mental disorders: About one adult in ten has a current mental disorder. The treatment gap is 84.5%. NMHS 2015-16 summary
Tele-MANAS: The national mental health helpline, 14416, has taken 47.75 lakh calls since Oct 2022. Digital Health News, Oct 2026