IN A bold and timely move, the National Academy for Defence Production (NADP) has launched its ‘Emotional Well-being Programme for PGDM students, in collaboration with YourDOST, India’s leading emotional wellness and career support platform. This initiative directly addresses a growing national concern: the emotional and psychological readiness of India’s youth. The programme was inaugurated by Gunjan Parag Patel, and is built on the foundation of Emotional Intelligence (EQ)—a concept popularised by Daniel Goleman, who argued that EQ is the defining trait of effective leadership. Dr J P Dash, Principal Director of NADP, emphasised the significance of this initiative.