GGV Healthy University Movement (GGV - HUM)

Introduction

Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV), with approximately 10,000 students, over 500 teaching faculty, and 500 non-teaching staff across 33 departments, fosters holistic well-being through its 22 welfare schemes. One such pioneering initiative is GGV-HUM, launched in 2023, aimed at integrating wellness into everyday academic life.

“A Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body: Transforming Campus Culture, One Step at a Time.”

Objectives

• Improve physical and mental health of faculty, staff, and students.
• Foster a culture of wellness, reducing absenteeism and improving morale.
• Create opportunities for social interaction and team-building.
• Promote mental well-being, reduce stress, and prevent burnout.
• Position GGV as a health-conscious and progressive university.

Services Offered

• Yoga & Meditation Sessions
• Zumba Classes for female staff
• Daily Brisk Walking & Sports Activities
• Health Awareness Drives & Seminars
• GGV-BAM (Badminton Amrit Mahotsav)
• Monitoring of Participation

Program Statistics

Impact & Outcomes

• Healthier Workplace & improved vitality.
• Boost in Morale & higher satisfaction.
• Reduction in absenteeism & productivity gains.
• Stronger social bonding & friendships.
• Behavioral Change & long-term wellness habits.

NEP 2020 Alignment

• Section 26.3: Promote fitness, wellness, and mental health.
• Section 27.5: Provision of wellness centers, sports facilities, and stress-relief infrastructure.

Contact Person

Prof. Ratnesh Singh
Coordinator, GGV-HUM
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (C.G.)
+91-98262 00372

“Wellness is not a program, it’s a movement—GGV-HUM is a journey toward healthier minds and stronger bodies.”