India's first "bio-happy district"

• The process of developing the Keyi Panyor district of Arunachal Pradesh as India's first "Bio-Happy District" has begun.

• This project has been initiated by the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation.

• This initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the district administration.

• The concept of biohappiness was originally proposed by the late scientist M.S. Swaminathan.

• This project will assess livelihoods, agro-biodiversity, and ecological sustainability within the district.

• Biohappiness focuses on human well-being through biodiversity conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources.