HAPPINESS AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

Human development is essential for social sustainability. The inclusive development of any nation depends upon the level of human development, which is affected by economic and social progress. In the present era, it is being observed that mere economic development does not lead to human progress. Rather such development resulted into the vicious impacts on the mental and social development of the majority of population. The lack of happiness is the key factor for rising cases of mental disorders all over the world. It is well recognized fact that human development is not possible without happiness. Happiness is a multi –dimensional concept. It is the dire need of the hour to make efforts for real happiness to attain the targets of human development in real sense. Key Words: Human Development, Happiness, Social Sustainability