Which is the only country in the world to officially proclaim the Gros

Which is the only country in the world to officially proclaim the Gross National Happiness (GNH) as the measure of the country’s progress ?

Finland
Bhutan
Nepal
Switzerland
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2023
Bhutan is the only country in the world to officially proclaim Gross National Happiness (GNH) as the measure of the country’s progress.
Gross National Happiness (GNH) is a philosophy that guides the government of Bhutan. It includes an index which is used to measure the collective happiness and well-being of a population. GNH is rooted in Buddhist spiritual values and emphasizes a holistic approach to development, balancing material and spiritual well-being. It comprises nine domains: psychological well-being, health, education, time use, cultural diversity and resilience, good governance, ecological diversity and resilience, community vitality, and living standards.
The concept was introduced by Bhutan’s fourth Dragon King, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, in the 1970s. It serves as a guiding principle for Bhutan’s development plans and policies, aiming to ensure that development is sustainable and that the population benefits equitably.