Draft:Dr Gurmeet Singh Narang
Dr. Gurmeet Singh Narang is an Indian happiness coach, industrial engineer, author, and social leader. He is widely known as the Man of Happiness and JoyMan of India for his work in happiness education, stress-free living, and emotional well-being initiatives. He is the founder and Chief Happiness Officer of the Tavleen Foundation.
Early Life and Education
Dr. Gurmeet Singh Narang was born on 3 October 1965 in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, India. He pursued engineering and management education and earned a Bachelor of Engineering, Master of Engineering, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Management Engineering.
In addition to his core qualifications, he has completed academic studies in business finance, journalism, advertising, public relations, and public speaking, contributing to his multidisciplinary professional background.
Professional Career
Dr. Narang is professionally active in two domains. He is an industrialist engaged in steel manufacturing and a happiness coach and speaker focused on emotional well-being and stress-free living.
As a happiness educator, he has delivered more than 2,000 talks, training sessions, and workshops across India and internationally. His work addresses stress management, emotional resilience, compassion-based living, and happiness as a sustainable life practice.
Tavleen Foundation
Dr. Gurmeet Singh Narang founded the Tavleen Foundation over seventeen years ago. The foundation is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to spreading awareness of happiness, emotional balance, and mental well-being.
Through its initiatives, the foundation has reached more than 500,000 individuals through awareness programs, workshops, counseling initiatives, and educational outreach activities.
Dr. Narang serves as the Founder and Chief Happiness Officer of the Tavleen Foundation.
Happiness Factory – Chetna
Under the leadership of Dr. Narang, the Tavleen Foundation established the Happiness Factory – Chetna in Indore. It is described as India’s first stress-free zone, designed as a space for emotional learning, reflection, and inner well-being.
The center conducts training programs, master classes, workshops, and public talks focused on happiness, mindfulness, and stress-free living.
Programs and Initiatives
Dr. Narang has designed and facilitated multiple programs aimed at promoting emotional balance and stress-free living. These programs have benefited corporate professionals, young adults, students, and households.
One of his widely known initiatives is Walk with Compassion, a nature-based experiential program focused on mindfulness, empathy, and emotional awareness.
All services offered through his programs operate on a donation basis routed to the Tavleen Foundation. The foundation is registered under the Income Tax Act and eligible for tax exemption under Section 80G. Donations are utilized for social causes such as education for underprivileged girls and medical treatment for children.
Awards and Recognition
Dr. Gurmeet Singh Narang has received recognition for his contributions to happiness education and social well-being. In 2020, he received the Most Fabulous Global Happiness Leader Award from the World Happiness Congress.
He is also associated with various national and international organizations related to management, engineering, happiness studies, and well-being.
Publications
Dr. Narang is the author of eleven books focused on happiness, life philosophy, stress-free living, and spiritual reflection. His books include:
- My Happiness
- The Seeds of Joy
- The Stories That Touched My Life
- The Words of My Guru
- Nighttime Mantra for a Happy Morning
- Back to the Basics of Life
- Walk With Me
- The Wisdom of Joy
- The World From My Window
- Happiness: The Power of Simple Living
- Happiness: Be a Happy Poor
Philosophy
Dr. Narang’s work emphasizes happiness as an inner discipline based on compassion, simplicity, gratitude, and conscious living. His approach integrates engineering logic, management principles, and experiential learning.
Personal Life
Dr. Gurmeet Singh Narang resides in India and continues to work actively in industrial, educational, and social service initiatives.
External Links
- Official Website – https://www.tavleenfoundation.org
- Email – joymanindia@gmail.com